FSH LH Testosterone Profile Test in Varanasi

FSH LH Testosterone test is a blood test to measure hormonal levels of FSH (Follicle stimulating hormone), LH (Luteinizing hormone) and Testosterone in blood. All these three hormones are produced by the pituitary gland and are responsible for reproduction and sexual functions in males and females. 
FSH and LH are present both in men and women. In women it controls the menstrual cycle and stimulates the production of eggs(ovulation). In men it stimulates the production of sperm. It is present in low levels in children until puberty, post which the FSH levels increase to stimulate the production of oestrogen and testosterone. 
Testosterone is synthesized by both males and females. Male sex hormones (androgens) include testosterone.

The FSH-LH-Testosterone test is a test to check levels of Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH), Luteinizing Hormone (LH) and Testosterone within the body. This test determines if your body is producing an insufficient amount of hormones, elevated levels of gonadotropins in the body or pituitary-gonadal dysfunction, among other diseases.

Measuring testosterone levels help physicians determine how the body reacts to gonadotropins. The FSH-LH-Testosterone test is usually done along with other hormone tests like a serum prolactin test, for a better understanding of hormonal balance in the body.

FSH, LH and Testosterone are three of the most important hormones that control our reproductive system. The pituitary gland secretes these hormones. They act as messages that tell the body to produce more hormones.

1. Follicle-Stimulating Hormone is known as FSH. It is a hormone secreted by the pituitary gland that aids in the maturation of female ovaries and male sperm. FSH stimulates the growth of follicles, which house immature eggs, in the ovaries of females. FSH also increases sperm production in the testes of males.
2. The luteinizing hormone is known as LH. It is a hormone secreted by the pituitary gland that plays a role in the reproductive systems of both males and females. LH stimulates ovulation in females and the development of the corpus luteum, which produces progesterone. LH stimulates the testicles of males to produce more Testosterone.
3. Testosterone is a hormone that is made by a man's testicles. It ensures that males' reproductive tissues and other secondary sexual traits develop and stay healthy. Testosterone also helps the body make sperm. In women, Testosterone helps control the menstrual cycle and small amounts can also be found in the ovaries.

4. Why is the FSH-LH-Testosterone Test Done?

5. The FSH-LH-Testosterone test combines three hormone tests (FSH, LH, and Testosterone) done on both men and women to check how well their reproductive systems work.
6. It can be used to check for a wide range of testicular or ovarian problems, such as hormonal imbalances, irregular menstrual cycles, sexual issues, fertility problems and testicular or ovarian tumours.
7. In women, these hormone levels are used to diagnose the reason behind menstrual irregularities, androgen values and infertility.
8. In men, it is used to find out what is causing a low number of sperm, infertility or problems in the testicles.
9. In children, these hormone levels are used to diagnose delayed or early puberty.

Written by: Dr.Shibani R, Medical Writer, Medical Affairs