Sexual hormone examination is a routine basic examination in the reproductive department. The six sex hormones include follicle-stimulating hormone(FSH), luteinizing hormone(LH), estradiol(E2), progesterone(PROG), testosterone(TES), and prolactin(PROL). Through these six examinations, doctors can basically satisfy the needs of doctors to screen for endocrine disorders and gain a general understanding of reproductive functions.
Clinical significance
- Diagnose female ovarian function
- Monitor ovulation
- Understand pregnancy status
- Diagnosis of precocious puberty
- Assist in determining the cause of amenorrhea
The dangers of abnormal value
FSH-follicle stimulating hormone
Function:
Promote the development and maturation of follicles, and once combined with luteinizing hormone, can promote the secretion of sex hormones
High:
It will promote premature ovarian failure, ovarian dysplasia, amenorrhea, increased menstrual bleeding, etc.
Low:
It means that the follicles may be immature and cannot be fertilized normally. You need to be alert to whether you are suffering from ovarian or reproductive diseases.
LH-Luteinizing hormone
Function:
It can promote the conversion of cholesterol into sex hormones in gonadal cells, promote follicle development, maturation, and ovulation, and stimulate the secretion of estrogen and progesterone to maintain normal menstruation and pregnancy.
High:
Ovarian dysfunction affects follicle maturation, causing ovulation disorders (polycystic ovary syndrome, Turner syndrome, etc.).
Low:
related to insufficient luteal function, infertility, habitual miscarriage, irregular menstruation (short cycles, frequent menstruation, abnormal amount), anemia, etc..
E2-Estradiol
Function:
Promote endometrial cell proliferation, provide a good environment for fertilized egg implantation and embryo growth and development, and enhance the contraction of uterine smooth muscle
High:
Inhibits ovulation, stimulates the endometrium, and causes irregular menstruation. High levels after pregnancy may lead to threatened miscarriage. High levels after menopause may lead to endometritis and other problems.
Low:
Thinning of the endometrium, reduced menstrual flow, irregular menstruation, gynecological inflammation, affecting ovarian function, leading to infertility
PRL-Prolactin
Function:Promote endometrial cell proliferation, provide a good environment for fertilized egg implantation and embryonic growth and development, and enhance the contraction of uterine smooth muscle.
High:
Causes amenorrhea, leads to infertility and irregular menstruation, inhibits ovarian function.
Low:
Puberty can lead to small breast development and low menstrual flow. During childbearing age, it can lead to reduced sexual function and sexual desire. It can lead to reduced milk after pregnancy. It may also induce gynecological diseases and a decrease in basal metabolic rate (the reason for the decrease in thyroid stimulating hormone).
P-Progesterone
Function:
Maintain the vaginal discharge, thicken the endometrium, promote breast development, maintain menstrual regularity and coordination, reduce the amplitude of fallopian tube peristalsis, benefit the movement of fertilized eggs, and promote ovulation.
High:
Long menstrual cycle, causing insomnia, stress, endocrine disorders, fetal malformations, and masculine characteristics.
Low:
Causes miscarriage, shortened menstrual cycle, reduced menstrual flow.
T-Testosterone
Function:
Reduce the incidence of breast cancer, promote body hair growth, increase sexual desire, etc.
Increased height: excessive body hair, rough skin, causing infertility, polycystic ovary syndrome, theca cell hyperplasia.
Reduced: decreased sexual desire, aggravated dysmenorrhea symptoms, easy fatigue, severe hair loss.
High risk:
Premature ovarian failure, causing amenorrhea, heavy menstruation, threatened abortion, endometritis, ovulation disorders (polycystic ovary syndrome, Turner syndrome, etc.), infertility, fetal malformation, increased body hair.
Low risk:
Infertility, habitual miscarriage, irregular menstruation, reduced menstrual flow, decreased sexual function, severe hair loss, aggravated dysmenorrhea symptoms.
Precautions
Sexual hormones disorder can be treated with medication or lifestyle adjustments.
- Clinical Treatment
It is recommended to go to a regular hospital for treatment. Please follow the doctor's advice for specific dosage and contraindications.
- Diet Treatment
Pay attention to a balanced diet, avoid overeating, and eat more fresh vegetables and fruits.
- Get enough sleep and don't stay up late
- Stay optimistic and don't be nervous or anxious.
- Appropriate exercise to enhance physical fitness.
For people
- Women preparing for pregnancy
- Women with irregular menstruation
- Women diagnosed with infertility
- Women planning to undergo assisted reproduction
