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FSH Test: Purpose, Procedure, Risks, & Understanding Reports

What Is an FSH Test?

What Is the Need and Purpose of Taking the FSH Test?

How is the FSH Test Done?

Who Should Take the FSH test?

How to Prepare for the FSH Test?

How to Read a FSH Test Report?

To measure FSH level, doctors use international units per litre (IU/L).

In women, the normal range of FSH varies depending on their age/stages of life.

Stages

Normal FSH level

Before Puberty

0–4 IU/L

During Puberty

0.3–10 IU/L

While Menstruating

4.7–21.5 IU/L

After Menopause

25.8–134.8 IU/L

FSH levels can vary during different stages of the menstruation cycle. Follow the table mentioned below -

Stages

Normal FSH level

Follicular

1–9 IU/L

Midcycle

6–26 IU/L

Luteal

1–9 IU/L

Similar to women, FSH levels can vary in men depending on the stage they are in their life. Refer to the table mentioned below -

Stages

Normal FSH level

Before Puberty

0—5 IU/L

During Puberty

0.3—10 IU/L

Adulthood

1.5—12.4 IU/L

The normal range of FSH levels in males is stated as per a medical institution’s report and can vary from the range of other medical institutions.

As individuals are aware of the normal range of FSH in both women and men, anything below or above the specified range points to a low or high level of FSH in humans.

  • In women, high FSH levels can cause diseases like an ovarian failure, polycystic ovarian syndrome, a chromosomal abnormality.
  • On the other hand, a low FSH level can reduce the ability to produce eggs. It may also mean that the pituitary gland is not functioning properly, or another tumour is affecting the production of FSH.
  • A high level of FSH in men can indicate Klinefelter’s syndrome, dysfunctional testicles, damaged testicles due to alcohol dependency, or treatments such as X-rays or chemotherapy.
  • A low level of FSH in men indicates a low sperm count.
  • A high level of FSH in children indicates puberty is about to start.

What Are the Risks of Taking FSH Tests?

Frequently Asked Questions