This test measures 5 key hormones that can affect your menstrual cycle and ovulation

Your test results will provide detailed information on the 5 hormones measured and whether your levels fall within established normal ranges. This test can be a helpful first step in understanding reproductive and general health for people assigned female at birth (AFAB).

Estradiol

Estradiol is the main form of estrogen in people who can become pregnant and is produced by the ovaries. As one of the main sex hormones responsible for ovulation, it is vital to reproductive health and pregnancy. After menopause, levels of estradiol decline significantly. Estradiol also plays a role in the development of bones and female-associated secondary sex characteristics development, as well as the optimal functioning of the brain and reproductive system.

Luteinizing Hormone

Luteinizing hormone, or LH, is a hormone produced in the pituitary gland that is responsible for the stimulation and maturation of ovarian follicles in the ovaries. Ovarian follicles are small, fluid-filled sacs in the ovary that contain an immature egg. When an egg matures during the menstrual cycle, the follicle breaks open and releases the egg from the ovary for possible fertilization.

Follicle-Stimulating Hormone

Follicle-stimulating hormone, or FSH, is a hormone produced by the pituitary gland in the brain, which plays an essential role in the growth and maturation of ovarian follicles, as well as with ovulation and the menstrual cycle. Baseline FSH levels typically increase with age due to diminished ovarian reserve, and over time more FSH is then needed to stimulate ovarian function. A normal FSH level may imply that a person with a uterus has an appropriate egg quantity for their reproductive stage.

Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone

Thyroid-stimulating hormone, or TSH, is a hormone produced by the pituitary gland that is responsible for controlling the production of the thyroid hormones T3 and T4 by the thyroid gland. The hormone TSH is considered the most sensitive marker for screening for thyroid diseases and conditions.

Total Testosterone

In people assigned female at birth (AFAB), testosterone is primarily produced by the ovaries, with a small amount produced by the adrenal glands. A large portion of this testosterone is converted to estrogen by an enzyme called aromatase. Total Testosterone is a measurement of both free testosterone and testosterone that is bound to the proteins albumin and sex hormone-binding globulin in the blood. While commonly regarded as a male sex hormone, testosterone is important for bone density, libido, body fat distribution, and supporting muscle mass across all sexes.

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