LabwiseFSHmIU/mL
FSH is a pituitary hormone that drives egg and sperm development. In women it varies with cycle and menopause.
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What FSH measures
FSH is a pituitary hormone that drives egg and sperm development. In women it varies with cycle and menopause.
If your FSH is low
FSH below the range is commonly associated with hormonal contraception, pregnancy or pituitary factors.
Commonly associated with
- Hormonal contraception
- Pregnancy
- Pituitary function
- Low body weight
If your FSH is high
FSH above the range is expected around menopause and is otherwise commonly associated with reduced ovarian or testicular activity.
Commonly associated with
- Perimenopause or menopause
- Cycle timing
- Reduced ovarian or testicular activity
Typical reference range
| Group | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Men | 1.5 – 12.4 mIU/mL |
Typical adult values used by many US labs. Your own report prints the range your lab validated for its method, and that range is the one that counts. Labwise always uses the printed range first.
If it is within range
Your FSH is within the range printed by your lab.
Also listed as
FSH (Follicle Stimulating Hormone), Follicle Stimulating Hormone, Follicle Stim Hormone, FSH, Serum
Related tests
This page is general information about what a laboratory test measures and what results outside a reference range are commonly associated with. It is not medical advice, does not diagnose any condition and does not replace your clinician. Discuss your results with your healthcare provider.