What are the six hormones?
The six hormone items are important items in female reproductive health examinations and are mainly used to evaluate endocrine function, irregular menstruation, infertility and other issues. In recent years, with the improvement of health awareness, the six hormone examinations have become one of the hot topics on the Internet. This article will introduce in detail the meaning, examination content, normal value range and related precautions of the six hormones.
1. What are the six items of hormones?
Hormone six items usually include testing of the following six hormones:
| Hormone name | English abbreviation | Main functions |
|---|---|---|
| follicle stimulating hormone | FSH | Promote follicular development and maturation |
| luteinizing hormone | LH | Promote ovulation and formation of corpus luteum |
| Estradiol | E2 | Promote the development of female secondary sexual characteristics |
| progesterone | P | Maintain pregnancy and endometrium |
| Testosterone | T | Main hormone in men, present in small amounts in women |
| prolactin | PRL | Promote milk secretion |
2. Normal value ranges of six hormones
Normal values for the six hormones vary depending on the time of testing (menstrual cycle phase) and laboratory standards. The following are common reference ranges:
| Hormone name | follicular phase | Ovulation period | Luteal phase | menopause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FSH (IU/L) | 3.5-12.5 | 4.7-21.5 | 1.7-7.7 | 25.8-134.8 |
| LH (IU/L) | 2.4-12.6 | 14.0-95.6 | 1.0-11.4 | 7.7-58.5 |
| E2 (pg/mL) | 12.5-166 | 85.8-498 | 43.8-211 | <10 |
| P(ng/mL) | 0.2-1.5 | 0.8-3.0 | 1.7-27 | 0.1-0.8 |
| T(ng/dL) | 14-76 (female) | |||
| PRL (ng/mL) | 4.8-23.3 (non-pregnancy period) |
3. Why do we need to check six hormones?
The six hormone examinations are mainly applicable to the following situations:
1.Irregular menstruation: Such as menstrual cycle disorders, amenorrhea, abnormal menstrual flow, etc.;
2.Infertility:Assess ovarian function and ovulation;
3.menopausal symptoms: Determine whether you have entered perimenopause or menopause;
4.polycystic ovary syndrome:Assist in diagnosing PCOS;
5.Acne, hirsutism: Check for hyperandrogenism;
6.Abnormal lactation: Check for hyperprolactinemia.
4. Precautions for six hormone examinations
1.Check time: It is generally recommended to check (basal hormone levels) on the 2nd to 5th day of menstruation. In special cases, doctors will recommend other times;
2.fasting requirement: Usually fasting is required for 8-12 hours, and it is best to draw blood before 9 a.m.;
3.avoid distractions: Avoid strenuous exercise, sexual life and emotional excitement 1 day before the examination;
4.drug effects: If you are taking hormonal drugs, you need to inform your doctor, and you may need to check after stopping the drug;
5.Interpretation of results: Hormone levels are affected by many factors and need to be comprehensively judged by professional doctors combined with clinical symptoms.
5. Possible causes of hormonal abnormalities
| Hormone abnormalities | Possible reasons |
|---|---|
| Increased FSH | Ovarian hypofunction, menopause, primary amenorrhea |
| Increased LH | polycystic ovary syndrome, ovulation disorder |
| E2 decreases | Low ovarian function, menopause |
| P decreases | Luteal insufficiency, anovulation |
| T rise | Polycystic ovary syndrome, adrenal disease |
| Elevated PRL | Pituitary tumors, hypothyroidism, drug effects |
6. How to regulate hormone levels?
1.lifestyle adjustments: Maintain a regular schedule and avoid staying up late; exercise moderately; control weight; reduce stress;
2.diet conditioning: Balanced diet, appropriate supplement of vitamin D, omega 3 fatty acids, etc.;
3.drug treatment: Depending on the specific cause, hormone replacement therapy, ovulation induction drugs or androgenetic therapy may be needed;
4.Traditional Chinese Medicine Conditioning: Some patients can try TCM conditioning, but it needs to be done under the guidance of a professional physician;
5.Regular review: Hormone levels need to be monitored regularly during hormone therapy.
The six-item hormone test is an important window into understanding female reproductive endocrine health, but it needs to be emphasized that the test results must be comprehensively judged by a professional doctor in conjunction with clinical symptoms and other test results. Do not interpret or use medication on your own. If abnormal menstruation or other related symptoms occur, it is recommended to seek medical examination in time.
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