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FSH (Follicle-Stimulating Hormone)

FSH is released by the pituitary to stimulate ovarian follicle maturation in females and sperm development in males.

Common laboratory aliases and abbreviations:FSHHormone folliculo-stimulanteFollicle-stimulating hormoneHormona foliculoestimulanteOrmone follicolo-stimolante

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Physiological Reference Ranges

The ranges below represent standard adult physiological values. Your laboratory's printed reference range always takes precedence.

Adults (general)

1.5 – 12.5 UI/L

Adult females

3.5 – 12.5 UI/L

Adult males

1.5 – 12.4 UI/L

Common alternative units:
mUI/mL(×1 UI/L)

What does a low result mean?

A low FSH is normal with hormonal contraception or during natural rest phases of the reproductive axis.

What does a high result mean?

In females, a rising FSH is the expected, natural hallmark of approaching perimenopause or menopause.

Questions ready for your doctor

Bring these questions to your next consultation to discuss with your healthcare practitioner:

  • Should this value be interpreted according to the specific menstrual cycle day?
  • Is this result typical for my age and life stage?
  • Would pairing this with estradiol and AMH provide useful fertility context?

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