In case you were wondering (as I was) what hormones I was tested for and why, this is what I found:
Hormone to Test
| Time
to Test | Normal
Values | What Value Means
|
| Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) | Day 3 | 3-20 mIU/ml | FSH is often used as a gauge of ovarian reserve. In general, under 6 is excellent, 6-9 is good, 9-10 fair, 10-13 diminished reserve, 13+ very hard to stimulate. In PCOS testing, the LH:FSH ratio may be used in the diagnosis. The ratio is usually close to 1:1, but if the LH is higher, it is one possible indication of PCOS. |
| Estradiol (E2) | Day 3 | 25-75 pg/ml | Levels on the lower end tend to be better for stimulating. Abnormally high levels on day 3 may indicate existence of a functional cyst or diminished ovarian reserve. |
| Luteinizing Hormone (LH) | Day 3 | < 7 mIU/ml | A normal LH level is similar to FSH. An LH that is higher than FSH is one indication of PCOS. |
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