FSH (Follicle Stimulating Hormone)
FSH is one of the key hormones involved in preparing your ovaries each month. It is commonly measured during fertility investigations and can provide useful information about how your ovaries are responding, particularly when interpreted alongside your age, AMH level, ultrasound findings and other hormone tests.
An FSH result on its own rarely provides all the answers. Many people are told their level is "normal" or "raised" without understanding what this actually means, what can affect the result, or why the test is usually taken at a specific point in the menstrual cycle.
This hub explains what FSH does, how the test is performed, what different results may suggest, and why doctors use it as part of a wider assessment rather than in isolation. You'll also learn about the limitations of FSH testing and how it fits into your overall fertility investigations.
Take your time exploring the articles below, and remember that one hormone result is only one piece of the puzzle.