Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH)

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Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) [S/P]

Reference range, target level, or decision threshold

Follicular phase: 1.4-9.6 IU/L

Ovulation: 2.3-21 IU/L

After menopause: 42-188 IU/L

Interpretation of results

↑ Ovarian failure

↓ Pituitary/hypothalamic insufficiency