FSH
FSH is a hormone the pituitary gland makes and releases. It plays a role in sexual development and reproduction, and affects the function of the ovaries and testicles.
Why it matters: A higher-than-normal FSH level is most often a sign of an issue in the ovaries or testes.
Source · Cleveland Clinic — what it is, why it matters, what moves it, related conditions
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What is FSH?
FSH is a hormone the pituitary gland makes and releases. It plays a role in sexual development and reproduction, and affects the function of the ovaries and testicles.
What might a high or low FSH mean?
A higher-than-normal FSH level is most often a sign of an issue in the ovaries or testes.
What is the typical reference range for FSH?
The general-population reference range shown here is 1.5 – 12.4 mIU/mL. Reference ranges describe the general population and are not a personal target — discuss your results with your physician.
What can affect FSH?
It may be higher with: Menopause, Damage or dysfunction of the ovaries or testes, Chemotherapy. It may be lower with: Pituitary disorders such as a pituitary adenoma, Hypopituitarism, Kallmann syndrome.