Six reference values ​​of male hormones

Many diseases can be diagnosed by checking the body's hormone status. Don't think that only women need to go to the hospital to check hormones. It is also important for men to check hormones because hormone imbalance will also affect men's reproductive health and physical health. There are many types of tests for the six reference values ​​of male hormones, but they usually check the estrogen, androgen, testosterone, prolactin, etc. in the body.

Purpose

By measuring the level of sex hormones, we can understand the female endocrine function and diagnose diseases related to endocrine disorders. The six commonly used sex hormones are follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH), estradiol (E2), progesterone (P), testosterone (T), and prolactin (PRL), which basically meet the needs of clinical doctors for screening endocrine disorders and general understanding of physiological functions.

The six-item sex hormone test has many tests that can diagnose many diseases. Therefore, as a common test item, the six-item sex hormone test is a commonly used test method for patients with endocrine disorders. Through the six-item sex hormone test, it can be determined whether you have endocrine diseases, and then determine what method to take for treatment based on the test results.

Inspection method

Different inspection items require different attention methods. The inspection content can be full inspection or single inspection.

1. To check estrogen, progesterone, and follicle-stimulating hormone, 2 ml is required for each test, also after venous serum separation.

2. To check testosterone, 2 ml of venous serum is drawn. The commonly used method is radioimmunoassay, which can be measured after the serum is separated.

3. Prolactin should be tested on an empty stomach, with serum drawn around 9 a.m.

4. Check luteinizing hormone. Although it is also a radioimmunoassay test, because luteinizing hormone is pulsatile, it is best to collect samples 3-4 times within 1 hour and then mix them together for measurement, which is more accurate.

Check time

The best time to check endocrine is 3-5 days after menstruation. This period belongs to the early follicular phase and can reflect the functional status of the ovaries. However, for those who have not had menstruation for a long time and are eager to know the test results, they can check at any time. This time is considered as the time before menstruation, and the results will refer to the test results of the luteal phase.

The most accurate result is obtained by taking a blood test at 9 am on an empty stomach on the 3rd to 5th day after the onset of menstruation. For those with infertility or amenorrhea, or those who have not had menstruation for a long time, the test can be done at any time, but it is best to do it on an empty stomach.

Men can check at any time on an empty stomach between 8 and 11 a.m. as long as they do not engage in strenuous exercise and have a regular lifestyle.