Follicle Stimulating & Luteinizing Test

FSH (Follicle Stimulating Hormone) and LH (Luteinizing Hormone) are special chemicals made by a part of the brain called the anterior pituitary gland. These hormones are made when another part of the brain, the hypothalamus, sends a signal called gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GNRH). Both boys and girls have these hormones, and they help keep the reproductive systems working right.

In our bodies, there’s a smart system that uses feedback to control the levels of FSH and LH. This means that the hormones and the reproductive organs talk to each other to decide how much hormone should be made. This system helps make sure everything is balanced.

FSH and LH are super important because they help with the normal functions of the reproductive systems in both males and females. If the levels of FSH are too high or too low, it can mean there’s a problem. For example, high levels of FSH in women can mean menopause or a problem with the ovaries, and in men, it can mean a problem with the testes. Low levels of FSH can mean different problems, like too much function of the ovaries in women or too much function of the testes in men.

LH is also very important. In boys, LH is sometimes called interstitial cell-stimulating hormone, which helps in making testosterone. Just like FSH, if LH levels are too high or too low, it can point to different health issues. High LH levels in women can be a sign of menopause or problems with the ovaries, and in men, it can mean a problem with the testes. Low levels can mean the ovaries in women or the testes in men are too active.