Infertility Female Profile III
Understanding Infertility Female Profile III
What is Infertility Female Profile III?
What does Infertility Female Profile III measure?
Contains 6 testsLuteinising Hormone
The Luteinising Hormone test determines the level of luteinizing hormone that promotes the functioning of the gonads i.e,. testes in men and ovaries in women. LH is produced by the pituitary gland, a pea-sized gland situated at the base of the brain. The production and release of LH are controlled by a system known as the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis. A hormone called gonadotropin-releasing hormone is released from the hypothalamus of the brain and binds on the cell receptors in the anterior pituitary gland, which in turn prompts the synthesis and release of luteinizing hormone. LH then travels across the blood and attaches to its target cells in the testes in men and ovaries in women, to facilitate optimal sexual and reproductive activities.
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Follicle Stimulating Hormone
A Follicle Stimulating Hormone test measures the level of FSH in your body. FSH is produced and subsequently released into the blood by the pituitary gland. Its production is controlled by a feedback mechanism involving gonadotropin-releasing hormone situated in the hypothalamus in the brain. The released FSH travels through your blood and then attaches to receptors in the ovaries and testes and exerts its functional effects on the reproductive organs, such as sexual development, puberty and maturation. FSH levels vary throughout the menstrual cycle in response to estradiol and progesterone. Any disruption or issue in this feedback mechanism can prevent normal function of the testicles or ovaries. Thus determining its level provides crucial information regarding your health.
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Progesterone
The progesterone test measures the level of progesterone in the blood, a hormone crucial for preparing a female’s body for pregnancy. It works in conjunction with several other female hormones like estrogen, luteinizing hormone, etc. Each month, estrogen prompts the uterus lining to grow. Ovulation occurs with a surge in luteinizing hormone, releasing an egg. The formed corpus luteum(tissue mass) produces progesterone. If no fertilization happens, progesterone drops, leading to menstrual bleeding. In pregnancy, the corpus luteum and later the placenta produce progesterone.
A Progesterone test helps assess various aspects of ovulation, fertility, and the early stages of pregnancy. Monitoring of progesterone levels provides valuable insights into reproductive health and hormonal balance.
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Anti Sperm Antibody
Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulphate
A Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulphate test measures the levels of dehydroepiandrosterone sulphate (DHEAS) in the blood. DHEAS is a steroid hormone that is present in both males and females. It is primarily produced by the adrenal glands, with smaller amounts being produced by ovaries in females and testicles in males.
DHEAS plays a role in developing male secondary sexual characteristics at puberty. It can be converted by the body into more potent androgens, such as testosterone and androstenedione. Also, it can be converted into the female hormone estrogen.
Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulphate test helps diagnose and differentiate certain endocrine disorders, contributing to a comprehensive understanding of hormonal balance in the body.
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