Why are these hormone levels important? The follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) stimulates cells surrounding the eggs in a woman's ovaries, causing them to produce estrogen. When estrogen levels reach a certain point, the pituitary gland releases a surge of luteinizing hormone (LH), which eventually releases the egg in preparation for fertilization. The level of these two hormones is critical to fertility, since a high level of LH and FSH at mid-cycle triggers ovulation. Conversely, when the ovaries stop functioning at menopause, the production of these hormones changes significantly.
What does the test include? The HealthCheck USA Women's Health & Fertility Profile test is a health screening for participants concerned with hormonal imbalance. This test includes:
The full panel of results will be analyzed by an accredited medical laboratory, and can be accessed on the HealthCheckUSA Web site in most cases within 4 – 5 business days after a blood test.
Who should be tested? You should strongly consider testing if you are a woman struggling with infertility, or if you are experiencing changes that suggest the onset of menopause. In addition, strongly consider testing if you are experiencing abnormal menstrual cycles, abnormal or heavy vaginal bleeding, fatigue, moodiness, low sex drive, loss of muscle tone or increased body fat.
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