FERTILITY HORMONES PROFILE

About FERTILITY HORMONES PROFILE

This profile is specifically tailored to analyse hormones related to fertility, menopause, and period problems. It can be used to diagnose problems or to monitor hormone replacement medications.

What can I expect from Fertility Hormones Profile?

The Female Hormone Profile is a test that analyses the levels of specific hormones in a woman's body that help regulate various functions in the body, including the menstrual cycle, fertility, and overall health.
This test specifically focuses on hormones that are important for female reproductive health, such as oestrogen, luteinising hormone, follicle stimulating hormone and prolactin. By measuring these hormone levels, this profile can give valuable information about your hormonal balance and overall reproductive health.
It can help identify any hormonal imbalances that may be causing irregular periods, fertility issues, or other reproductive problems. Additionally, this test can also be used to monitor hormone levels during hormone replacement therapy or to assess the effectiveness of certain medications.
Hormones are biochemical substances produced by various glands in the body, forming a part of the endocrine system. They are secreted directly into the bloodstream and travel to specific organs or tissues where they exert their effects.

Hormones act as chemical messengers and play a crucial role in regulating many physiological processes in the body.

Follicular Stimulating Hormone

Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) is a gonadotropin, a type of hormone produced by the pituitary gland, which plays a crucial role in the reproductive systems of both men and women. In women, FSH is key to the menstrual cycle and fertility.

Luteinizing Hormone

Luteinising Hormone (LH) is a hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland in the brain. It plays a vital role in sexual development and functioning for both men and women.

In women, LH is essential for regulating the menstrual cycle. It triggers ovulation, the process where an egg is released from the ovary. This hormone's levels fluctuate throughout the menstrual cycle, peaking just before ovulation. In men, LH stimulates the production of testosterone by the testes. Testosterone is crucial for sperm production and maintaining male reproductive health.

Oestradiol (E2)

Oestradiol is a form of oestrogen, which is a female sex hormone. It plays a crucial role in the development and functioning of female reproductive tissues, such as the breasts, ovaries, and uterus. Oestradiol is also important in regulating the menstrual cycle and reproductive system.

In addition to its role in the reproductive system, oestradiol has other significant functions. It helps maintain bone density, supports cardiovascular health, and influences mood and cognitive function. The hormone is produced primarily in the ovaries in premenopausal women and is also produced in smaller amounts by other tissues such as the adrenal glands, fat tissues, and the brain, both in women and in men.

Levels of oestradiol vary throughout a woman's life, being highest during the reproductive years and dropping significantly after menopause.

Testing oestradiol levels can be important for various reasons, such as evaluating fertility, understanding the causes of menstrual irregularities, assessing menopausal status, or monitoring hormone replacement therapy.

Prolactin

Prolactin is a hormone produced by the pituitary gland that plays a crucial role in lactation and reproductive function.

There are several reasons why a woman may be tested for prolactin. Some of the most common reasons include:

To diagnose and monitor conditions related to menstrual irregularities, such as amenorrhea (absence of periods) or oligomenorrhea (infrequent periods)
To evaluate infertility or recurrent miscarriage
To diagnose and monitor conditions related to lactation problems, such as insufficient milk production or galactorrhea (abnormal breast milk production)
To diagnose and monitor pituitary tumours, which can cause excessive prolactin production (prolactinoma)