Check six items of progesterone hormone

Modern people attach more and more importance to the matter of pregnancy. Many women go to the hospital for a check-up before getting pregnant to see if their bodies are suitable for pregnancy. At this time, it is necessary to check six estrogen items. But too many people don't actually know what to test for in estrogen testing. This article will explain in detail what the six-item estrogen test is and when to test it.

1. What is the six-item estrogen test?

The six-item estrogen test is a common test for women. Its main purpose is to accurately grasp the endocrine status of female patients by testing the six indexes in women's blood cells. According to whether the indexes are normal, it can further determine whether the female endocrine organs such as ovaries, pituitary gland, hypothalamus and pituitary gland are normal, so that doctors can make accurate diagnosis and decide on subsequent treatment plans.

The six estrogen test items include six female hormones: progesterone (LH), follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), prolactin (PRL), estradiol (E2), progesterone (P), and testosterone (T). The main two situations that require six estrogen tests are:

1. When a woman has changes in her menstrual cycle and is also experiencing symptoms of menopause, a blood test to check estrogen levels can help doctors properly identify the ovaries.

2. When a woman has menstrual disorders but no organic diseases of the male reproductive organs, it is suspected to be an abnormality of gynecological endocrine system, such as hyperprolactinuria.

2. Time for the six estrogen tests

Before conducting the six estrogen tests, pay attention to time management. The best time to check endocrine function is 3-5 days after menarche. This period belongs to the early stage of egg production and can reflect the function of the ovaries. However, for those who have not had menstruation for a long time and are anxious to know the test results, they can test at any time. This time is set as the pre-menstrual time by default, and the result will refer to the test results of the follicular phase.

The actual result is more accurate if the woman has her blood drawn on an empty stomach at 9 am on the 3rd to 5th day after her menarche. Women with infertility, amenorrhea, or long-term amenorrhea can be checked at any time, and it is best to check on an empty stomach.

3. Six estrogen test methods

The six estrogen tests have different items and require different attention methods. The inspection content can be checked in full or in individual projects.

1. To test estrogen, estradiol, and follicle-stimulating hormone, the venous blood cells should be separated and tested, each of which requires 2 ml.

2. To check testosterone, extract 2 ml of venous blood cells. The most common method is radioimmunoassay, and the test can be measured after the blood cells are separated.

3. Lactin should be tested on an empty stomach and blood cells should be collected around 9 am.

4. To test progesterone, although it is also tested by radioimmunoassay, since progesterone is metabolized in a single pulse, it is best to collect samples 3-4 times within 1 hour and then mix them together for measurement, which is more accurate.

The article explains in detail the relevant knowledge of the six estrogen tests. If you are a woman who is preparing for pregnancy, then you'd better go to the hospital to check whether your estrogen is normal, because only when these hormones maintain normal levels can your pregnancy process become very smooth.