Female hormone testing is one of the necessary and familiar health check methods for women. These tests help doctors check whether a woman's body is having any endocrine problems. So what knowledge about female hormone testing do women need to know? Please follow the article below to learn about this knowledge!

What is a female hormone test?

Female hormone testing is the process of examining, evaluating and monitoring the function and activity of women's endocrine system through small tests. From the results of hormone tests, doctors can know the reproductive health status of women or detect hormonal disorders, if any.

In addition to regular health check-ups about every 6 months, women should also have their hormones checked if they experience symptoms such as:

• Irregular menstruation (unusually long or short), amenorrhea or postmenopausal bleeding
• Abnormal abdominal pain before, during and after the menstrual cycle
• Difficulty getting pregnant, difficulty keeping pregnant, infertility, infertility
• Women under 40 years old have signs of hormonal decline (hot flashes, sweating, difficulty sleeping, dryness...)
• Weight gain, abnormal hair growth

In addition, women entering the following stages also need to undergo endocrine testing:

• Are taking hormone therapy to reduce menopausal symptoms
• Girls have genitalia that develop earlier or later than normal
• During pregnancy, pregnant mothers want to check the health of themselves and their fetus more thoroughly

When should female hormones be tested?

The concentration of female hormones can change depending on the stage of the menstrual cycle, so testing needs to be done at different intervals to get the most accurate results.

Check FSH levels

FSH level in female hormone testing is used to evaluate fertility (ovarian reserve capacity). FSH index is tested approximately on the 3rd day of menstruation. The test time lasts about 2 - 3 days. This test may be useful in the diagnostic evaluation of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) but does not definitively diagnose PCOS.

Check LH

LH is a hormone that ensures the safety of the reproductive system, so women can check their LH index at any time. In addition, your doctor may also order LH and FSH tests at the same time when:

• Menstrual disorders or sudden loss of menstruation
• Symptoms such as weight loss, fatigue, loss of appetite, and muscle weakness appear
• Women who want to get pregnant need to determine the time of ovulation

Check AMH

The AMH test helps women clearly understand the number of remaining eggs and their fertile years, but does not show much about the quality of those eggs. AMH levels do not change during a woman's menstrual cycle, so women can get tested any day of the month, even while using oral contraceptives.

Test for estrogen

Estrogen is an important female hormone, produced mainly by the ovaries. Estrogen includes 3 types: estrone (E1), estradiol (E2), estriol (E3) with different concentrations, depending on each stage in a woman's life. The most appropriate time to check estrogen levels is around day 3 of the menstrual cycle. In some cases, testing may be done between days 19 – 22 or days 5 – 7 after ovulation.

Check progesterone

Concentration progesterone peak around days 5 – 7 after ovulation, so testing should take place on days 19 – 22 of a 28 day cycle. This test time is suitable for women with an ovulation cycle of exactly 14 days. Besides, women should also check the cervical mucus that appears at this time (this mucus signals that women have ovulated).

Test testosterone

Concentration testosterone determines women's feelings of desire and sexual ability. Women can have their testosterone levels tested at any time of the month. Besides, do this test in the morning because this is when testosterone levels in the body are highest.

Where to test female hormones?

Many women wonder which hospital is best for female hormone testing. In fact, most maternity hospitals or large hospitals have female hormone testing. But if you still don't know where to go to get tested, here are some addresses that you can refer to:

AT HANOI

Central Obstetrics Hospital - Address: 43 Trang Thi, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi.

Bach Mai Hospital - Address: No. 78, Giai Phong Street, Phuong Mai Ward, Dong Da District, Hanoi.

Besides, some hospitals such as Medlatec General Hospital, Vinmec Times City International General Hospital, Hanoi Medical University Hospital... are also reputable facilities in female hormone testing.

IN THE CITY. HO CHI MINH

Ho Chi Minh City Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital - Address: 215 Hong Bang, Ward 11, District 5, City. Ho Chi Minh.

Tu Du Hospital - Address: Pham Ngu Lao, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City.

In addition, women can also go to other hospitals and facilities such as Hung Vuong Hospital, 115 People's Hospital, Vinmec Central Park International General Hospital, Cho Ray Hospital...

Cost of female hormone testing

Hormone testing costs are divided into many small types of tests and depending on each facility, the cost will vary. Normally, the cost for each of these tests will range from 150,000 - 300,000 VND if women have the test performed at a public hospital. For private hospitals, the cost of testing can be more than double, about 300,000 - 800,000 VND.

However, this cost also depends on insurance, facility, number of tests to be performed... So sometimes the actual price of testing may vary.

For women, female hormone testing is very important because it determines health, fertility and sometimes even life. Therefore, do not ignore unusual signs in your body, proactively check your health to ensure you have the healthiest body.

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Wishing you and your family good health and quality life!