The role of ovulation hormone

Oocyte-stimulating hormone, also known as follicle-stimulating hormone, is secreted by the pituitary gland. In males, its function is to promote the maturation of the seminiferous tubules of the testes and the production of sperm; in females, the function of FSH is to promote the development and maturation of follicles, and cooperate with luteinizing hormone to prompt the developed and mature follicles to secrete estrogen and ovulate, and participate in the formation of normal menstruation. Let’s take a look at the effects of ovulation hormone.

A reference value

1. Women

The level in the follicular phase of the menstrual cycle is higher than that in the luteal phase, with a peak occurring in the middle of the cycle, ranging from 1.7 to 8.5 mu/mI.

2. Male

0.9～9.8mu/ml.

Both tend to increase after the age of 50 due to hypogonadism.

2. Clinical Significance

1Follitropin is abbreviated as FSH in modern medicine. It is a substance secreted by the pituitary gland. It determines the development and maturation of sperm and eggs in the human body and plays a very important role in reproductive function.

2 In the diagnosis process of female infertility, it is usually necessary to conduct multiple medical tests on women of childbearing age. Follicle-stimulating hormone is one of the endocrine tests. This hormone can promote the development and maturation of follicles and promote ovulation. Follicle-stimulating hormone testing has important clinical significance for the treatment of infertility. The purpose of this test is to help doctors understand whether the secretory function of the pituitary gland in infertile patients is normal, and to indirectly understand whether the functions of the hypothalamus and ovaries are abnormal, so as to make an accurate judgment on the cause of infertility.

3. If the FSH level increases, it means that the woman's ovarian function is very poor, and she may have symptoms such as ovarian dysplasia, primary amenorrhea, and precocious pituitary puberty. If the FSH level is lower than normal, you may suffer from diseases such as polycystic ovary syndrome. Long-term use of contraceptives and excessive use of sex hormones can also cause low FSH levels.

After reading the above content, you will have some understanding of the role of ovulation-stimulating hormone. It plays an important role in the treatment of infertility, so it is worth paying attention to for some childless couples. It plays an important role in male sperm and female menstruation, so it should not be underestimated. You must pay attention to the significance of ovulation-stimulating hormone.