After The Test & Treatment Options
After the Test
Once your specimen is submitted, results are typically processed and available within a few business days. However, processing times may vary. When ready, your results will be delivered in a clear, easy-to-understand report. If any results suggest a potential infection, you’ll receive a call from an independent healthcare coordinator. Independent physicians are also available to answer any questions or discuss your results in detail.
Treatment Options
As part of your purchase, you have the opportunity to consult with an independent physician. If appropriate, they may be able to prescribe treatment based on your test results.
Age: 18+
Must be 18+ to order blood tests.
Collection Method
In person at a location
Test Details & What It Measures
A Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH) test measures the level of FSH in your blood. FSH is a hormone produced by the pituitary gland that plays a crucial role in the reproductive system of both men and women. In women, FSH helps control the menstrual cycle and stimulates the growth of ovarian follicles, which contain the eggs. In men, FSH supports the production of sperm by acting on the testes. This test is often used to evaluate fertility problems, irregular menstrual cycles, menopause, or delayed or early puberty.
FSH levels vary depending on age, sex, and phase of the menstrual cycle. In premenopausal women, levels typically range from 4.7 to 21.5 mIU/mL, with higher levels seen around ovulation. After menopause, levels rise significantly and may exceed 25.8 to 134.8 mIU/mL due to reduced estrogen feedback. In men, normal FSH levels are generally between 1.5 and 12.4 mIU/mL. Abnormal FSH levels can indicate ovarian or testicular dysfunction, pituitary disorders, or hormonal imbalances affecting fertility.
Citations
Burger, H. G., et al. (2007). Hormonal changes in the menopause transition. Endocrine Reviews, 28(4), 465–487. https://doi.org/10.1210/er.2006-0038
