What is the Hormone Profile for women?
The Female Hormone Profile examines FSH (Follicle-Stimulating Hormone), LH (Luteinizing Hormone), Oestradiol and Prolactin.
These are important hormones related to reproductive and endocrine health, particularly for women:
FSH (Follicle-Stimulating Hormone)
Plays a key role in the development of eggs in women and sperm production in men. It helps regulate the menstrual cycle and ovarian function in women.
LH (Luteinizing Hormone)
Works alongside FSH to control the reproductive system. In women, it triggers ovulation (the release of an egg from the ovary), and in men, it stimulates testosterone production.
Oestradiol
A form of oestrogen, this hormone is essential for the regulation of the menstrual cycle and the development of female secondary sexual characteristics. It also plays a role in bone health and cardiovascular function.
Prolactin
Primarily involved in milk production in women after childbirth, prolactin also has roles in fertility, immune regulation, and sexual health.
