Infertility Panel, Female in New Delhi

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.

An AMH (Anti-Mullerian Hormone) test evaluates the amount of AMH available in your body. AMH is produced by the granulosa cells of the ovarian follicles in females and the Sertoli cells of the testes in males. During the early development of a baby boy, AMH levels are high, which inhibits the development of female reproductive organs while promoting the development of male reproductive organs. On the contrary, in a girl child, low levels of AMH are produced, thus allowing the development of female reproductive structures. The AMH level in young girls remains low until puberty but increases significantly, reaching a peak in early adulthood. AMH levels tend to decrease with age and are undetectable in postmenopausal women.

AMH plays a vital role in developing ovarian follicles in women and is considered an important marker of ovarian reserve, which can be essential in assessing fertility. In men, this hormone is involved in the development and functioning of the testes. Measuring AMH levels in the blood provides critical information about reproductive health in both men and women, which can help assess fertility and guide treatment.

The hormonal profile measures the amount of hormones, Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH), Luteinizing Hormone (LH), Prolactin, and Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH), to determine your reproductive health. This test is performed to address health issues such as delayed puberty, irregular menstruation, abnormal breast milk discharge, loss of libido, erectile dysfunction, and problems related to fertility.

These hormone levels are usually low at a young age, but the brain starts producing gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) as adolescence approaches. GnRH is responsible for initiating the changes in puberty and signaling the pituitary gland to release FSH and LH into your blood.

This further contains

• Follicle Stimulating Hormone
• Serum Prolactin
• TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone) Ultrasensitive
• Luteinising Hormone

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. 

An E2 (Estradiol) test measures estradiol levels, a hormone produced in men and women. It helps assess early or delayed puberty, menstrual problems, symptoms associated with menopause, or certain cancers like ovarian cancer. This test provides valuable information about ovarian function and aids doctors in evaluating menstrual issues, such as abnormal bleeding or missed periods. The test can also assess the health of the testes, ovaries, or adrenal glands. Most diseases associated with estrogen/estradiol, such as PCOS, infertility, some cancers, etc., can be prevented by lifestyle modifications, menopausal hormone therapy, or other supplements such as calcium, vitamin D, and micronutrients.