What is the test for female hormones?

Hormone testing for women is a common examination item. For example, when women have gynecological diseases or when they are pregnant, they need to undergo hormone tests. Only after these tests can we understand the specific cause of the disease, which is important for treatment and conditioning. There are many methods and contents for female hormone testing. Let us briefly understand this aspect.

What is the test for female hormones?

There are many examination items in a physical examination. The examination methods vary depending on the parts of the body to be examined. Differences in gender, age, etc. will also affect the scope of the examination. Estrogen tests are mostly done by women. Of course, young girls and men also have the chance to have this examination. This examination for women is mainly used for fertility, gynecological diseases, etc.

Inspection method

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

The inspection items are different and the attention methods are also different. The inspection content can be a full check or a single item check.

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 checked 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 secreted in a pulsed manner, it is best to collect samples 3-4 times within 1 hour and then mix them together for measurement, which is more accurate.