Methods for testing six items of sex hormones

What are the six sex hormone examination methods? The six sex hormone examinations are mainly used to examine female gynecological diseases. Through the six sex hormone examinations, we can also identify the disease and provide more detailed treatment. In this case, we must first clarify what the six sex hormone examinations are and what the examination items are. There are also many examination methods for the six sex hormone examinations. So what are the six sex hormone examination methods?

Inspection method

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.

Check time

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

As long as men do not do strenuous exercise and lead a regular life, they can check at any time on an empty stomach between 8 and 11 a.m.

These contents describe the examination methods for the six sex hormone items. Only after knowing the examination methods can you get better treatment effects through these examinations. If the results of the six sex hormone examinations are out, you can also receive symptomatic treatment. When performing the six sex hormone examinations, you should also pay attention to the time of the examination so that you can have a more accurate examination.