Sex Hormones include Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH), Luteinizing Hormone (LH), Prolactin (PRL), Estradiol (E2), Progesterone (P) and Testosterone (T). The different tests can be used to detect problems in the ovaries, pituitary gland, etc., as well as to assist in the diagnosis of adrenal gland, thyroid gland, etc., and pregnancy-related problems in women.
1. FSH and LH: basal FSH and/or LH > 40 IU can determine ovarian failure; basal FSH and LH < 5 IU/L, if no special medication is used, suggests hypothalamic hypoplasia; FSH/LH > 2-3.6 can be used as an auxiliary diagnostic criterion for polycystic ovary syndrome.
2. E2: high basal E2 level suggests decreased fertility; low level suggests premature ovarian failure.
3. PRL: If the value is too high, it can be used as an auxiliary diagnosis of hyperprolactinemia; if the value is too low, it can be seen in hypopituitarism, drug influence, and so on.
4. P: in the mid-luteal phase, the value of P reaches a certain level, suggesting ovulation; if the value of P is too low, there is a lack of luteal function, and women may experience menstrual abnormalities. In pregnancy, the risk of miscarriage increases, as well as placental insufficiency.
5.T: High value of T aids in the diagnosis of hyperandrogenemia, which is mainly seen in polycystic ovary syndrome, adrenocortical hyperplastic tumors and so on.
If you have abnormalities of sex hormone 6, you should consult a doctor in time to avoid delaying your condition. For more information, please consult your doctor.