In all women in the body there is a change of some hormones by others throughout the cycle. In the first half, estrogen predominates, and in the second, progesterone. There are also hormones called follicle-stimulating and luteinizing. The first of them is responsible for the development and maturation of follicles in the ovaries. The second regulates ovulation.
FSH
Follicle-stimulating hormone is produced by the pituitary gland in the brain. When the results deviate from normal, a hormonal imbalance begins in the female body, which has a variety of unpleasant consequences.
It is worth saying that the production of the hormone in women changes throughout the menstrual cycle. Also, its amount depends on the age of the woman. The maximum increase in the level of follicle-stimulating hormone is observed during the period of ovulation.
Production
All responsibility for the transformation and release of follicle-stimulating hormone into the blood is taken by the hypothalamic gonadoliberin. FSH is released into the blood every two hours, while its amount at this time grows by severalonce. The very release of follicle-stimulating hormone lasts for 15 minutes. A woman absolutely does not feel this release. It is physically impossible to feel it. Although, if desired, there is a way to track this process during a medical study.
Blood test
Sometimes when a woman has a hormonal imbalance or other complaints, the doctor will order a blood test to determine the amount of hormone production.
Before donating blood, you must be calm, as any excitement can affect the result of the study. Immediately before blood sampling, you can not smoke and it is advisable not to eat. An analysis is given on the 5-6th day of the menstrual cycle.
Result
After the study, the amount of FSH is determined. The norm in women is from 2.45 to 9.45 IU / ml. After ovulation, this range changes significantly and ranges from 0.01 to 6.4 IU/ml. But, despite certain data, the analysis in the second phase of the cycle is unreliable.
In girls before puberty, the amount of this hormone in the blood is also known, it ranges from 0.11 to 1.6 IU / ml.
During the period when a woman enters menopause, the amount of FSH is also known. The norm for women during this period ranges from 19.3 to 100.6 IU / ml.
Indications
Many women are prescribed a blood test for hormones. There are several reasons forfor a doctor to recommend an FSH test:
- Hormonal diseases: endometriosis, polycystic.
- No ovulation for several cycles in a row.
- Absence of menstruation, or amenorrhea.
- Frequent miscarriages or miscarriages.
- Irregular puberty. Its delay or premature attack.
- Observation of the body during hormone treatment.
When the necessary analysis is carried out, FSH (the norm in women may not be observed) can be slightly changed in one direction or another. This indicates an existing disease.
FSH above normal in women
Increased FSH levels can be due to several reasons, including:
- Hypogonadism. This disease can be acquired or congenital.
- Various ovarian tumors.
- Existing pituitary adenoma.
- Missing one or both ovaries.
- Developing seminoma.
- Reduced egg count or ovarian failure.
- Menopause.
- Using certain hormones.
FSH is below normal in women
With a decrease in the level of the hormone, the following diseases can be assumed:
- Obesity or anorexia.
- Poisoning.
- Developing amenorrhea.
- High prolactin.
- Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism.
- Sheehan or Danny-Morfan syndromes.
- Polycystic.
- Using certain hormonal drugs.
Symptoms of a possible follicle-stimulating hormone disorder
Sometimes, according to the results of a study of FSH, the norm in women may not be detected. Any deviations have certain signs:
- Ovulation disorder.
- Very scanty menses or bleeding.
- Prolonged inability to conceive.
- Atrophy of the genital organs or mammary glands.
If you have one or more of the above symptoms, you should see a doctor for a proper diagnosis.
FSH to LH ratio
When taking an analysis to determine the amount of follicle-stimulating hormone, it is necessary to take into account the level of LH, since these substances are complementary. It makes almost no sense to study one hormone in isolation. Moreover, their number may vary in different cycles.
Also, a representative of the weaker sex, who is worried about her he alth, needs to understand the meanings of such concepts as LH, FSH, "hormone", "norm". Women must be responsible for their own he alth and self-care.
Conclusion
If you have any gynecological complaints or any problems with the reproductive system, be sure to consult a doctor and take all the tests prescribed by him.
Ask your doctor about FSH (hormone). The norm in women should always be observed. If the level of the hormone differs from it, then it is put in order. Achievedthis is by taking some hormonal drugs.
Take care of your he alth. In the future, if you do not yet have children, a normal balance of hormones will enable you to conceive, bear and give birth to a he althy baby.
