Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) + Luteinizing Hormone (LH) LabCorp
This test measures FSH and LH levels to detect certain conditions and potential infertility.
What is this test?
The FSH and LH Test measures Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) and Luteinizing Hormone (LH) levels to identify conditions like hypogonadism in men, and potential infertility in men and women.
FSH and LH are gonadotropins that play important functions in sexual and reproductive health. In men, FSH and LH are responsible for stimulating the testes to produce Testosterone and sperm. In women, these gonadotropins regulate the menstrual cycle and egg production.
Abnormal levels of LH and FSH in men can indicate infertility, primary or secondary hypogonadism, gonadal failure, and other issues. Abnormal levels of these gonadotropins in women can indicate infertility, perimenopause and menopause, and amenorrhea (a lack of menstruation that is not caused by menopause).
Who is this test for?
This test can help identify potential infertility in men and women who are looking to start a family. This test can also provide valuable information on primary and secondary hypogonadism in men who are experiencing low testosterone symptoms. Because many factors are involved in diagnosing a hormone deficiency, LH and FSH are typically tested alongside other important sex hormone and health biomarkers to determine hypogonadism in men.
Because LH and FSH levels vary naturally, multiple tests and testing at specific times may be necessary for accurate results.
