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FSH Levels: Normal, high, and low ranges
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For example, in the follicular phase, it can range from 1 to 9 international units per liter (IU/L). </p></div></div><div><p>Hormonal disruption and other factors can lead to high or low levels. However, many factors can affect FSH levels, including a person’s weight and various health issues.</p></div><div><div data-preamp="serena-chatbot"></div></div><div><p>Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) plays an integral role in reproductive processes. Doctors can test FSH levels to assess fertility, among other things.</p></div><div><p>In people assigned female at birth, FSH helps mature the ovarian follicles that release eggs, called ova. Without the release of FSH, the reproductive cycle cannot continue, as the ovaries will not release an egg. </p></div><div><p>People assigned male at birth use FSH to support the growth and development of sperm.</p></div><div><p>Doctors can check FSH levels using a blood test to assess fertility or see if a person is going through menopause. They typically do this alongside tests for other sex hormones, such as testosterone or estrogen.</p></div><div><p>This article explores what FSH levels are and how FSH tests relate to menopause and fertility.</p></div><div><div id="widget_call_out_46ff5bce-35f5-429d-9092-162ed7938da8" class="css-jyr0cb"><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div class="css-11m4ja7"><div class="css-xqvouu"><div class="css-1hpp2pt"><p class="standout--body">Sex and gender exist on spectrums. For the purposes of this article, we use “male” and “female” to refer to a person’s sex assigned at birth. <a href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/232363" class="content-link css-90fpmc">Learn more.</a></p></div></div></div><div class="css-1uwjw6e"><div></div><div></div></div></div></div><div class="css-20w1gi"><aside class="css-0 css-0" data-testid="sticky-inline-ad" data-sticky="false"><div><div data-empty="true" class="css-1sq15os"><div class="css-1hjaa0k"><span class="css-zya54r"></span></div><div id="inline2__slot" data-adbridg-ad-class="inline2__slot" data-ad="true" class="css-1t05dkn"></div></div></div></aside></div></div><div data-testid="tabbed-article-section" class="css-1avyp1d"><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><h2><div><a class="chartbeat-section" name="normal-ranges">Normal FSH ranges</a></div></h2></div><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><div><figure class="css-yhe8zq"><span class="css-rwmw5v"><span class="css-mjp0j9"><picture class="css-16pk1is"><source srcSet="https://media.post.rvohealth.io/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/11/FSH-levels-GettyImages-1215832216-Header-1024x575.jpg 750w" media="(min-width: 1190px)"/><source srcSet="https://media.post.rvohealth.io/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/11/FSH-levels-GettyImages-1215832216-Header-1024x575.jpg 750w" media="(min-width: 990px)"/><source srcSet="https://media.post.rvohealth.io/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/11/FSH-levels-GettyImages-1215832216-Header-1024x575.jpg 879w" media="(min-width: 768px)"/><img src="https://media.post.rvohealth.io/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/11/FSH-levels-GettyImages-1215832216-Header-1024x575.jpg" alt="blood sample test check-up in laboratory" class="css-1jytyml"/></picture></span><hl-share-overlay class="css-1mqo1cs"><a class="css-90fpmc icon-hl-pinterest css-by55vd" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" data-event="Any Page|Image Pinterest Click|Icon Clicked" data-element-event="OPEN|CONTENTBLOCK|Any Page|Article Body|BUTTON|Image Widget Pinterest Click|" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.medicalnewstoday.com%2Farticles%2F317746&media=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.post.rvohealth.io%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F3%2F2024%2F11%2FFSH-levels-GettyImages-1215832216-Header-1024x575.jpg&description=FSH%20Levels%3A%20Normal%2C%20high%2C%20and%20low%20ranges" title="Share on Pinterest" data-pin-custom="true" data-share-url="https://media.post.rvohealth.io/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/11/FSH-levels-GettyImages-1215832216-Header-1024x575.jpg"><span class="css-z1zfa">Share on Pinterest</span></a></hl-share-overlay></span><figcaption class="css-13b3g0x">greenleaf123/Getty Images</figcaption></figure></div></div><div><p>Doctors order blood tests to measure FSH levels in terms of international units per liter (IU/L).</p></div><div><h3>Normal FSH ranges in females</h3></div><div><p>A person’s FSH level will change throughout their lifetime. Below is one set of guideline ranges for FSH levels for females at different life stages.</p></div><div><p>These ranges may vary depending on what exact tests a laboratory runs.</p></div><div><div class="scrollTable css-1iwt4bv"><table class="responsive css-1pp4cxb css-1pp4cxb"><tbody><tr><td></td><td><strong>Normal FSH levels</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Before puberty</strong></td><td>0 to 4 IU/L</td></tr><tr><td><strong>During puberty</strong></td><td>0.3 to 10 IU/L</td></tr><tr><td><strong>While still menstruating</strong></td><td>4.7 to 21.5 IU/L</td></tr><tr><td><strong>After menopause</strong></td><td>25.8 to 134.8 IU/L</td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><div><p>If a female has an FSH level of 30 IU/L or higher and has not had a period for a year, they have probably reached menopause.</p></div><div><p>However, doctors do not require tests to diagnose menopause. They can often diagnose menopause by assessing a person’s medical history and symptoms.</p></div><div><p>A menstruating person’s typical FSH levels will vary throughout the stages of the menstrual cycle.</p></div><div><div class="scrollTable css-1iwt4bv"><table class="responsive css-1pp4cxb css-1pp4cxb"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Menstrual cycle stage</strong></td><td><strong>Normal FSH levels</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Follicular</strong></td><td>1 to 9 IU/L</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Ovulatory phase</strong></td><td>6 to 26 IU/L</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Luteal</strong></td><td>1–9 IU/L</td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><div><p>During the early stages of <a href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/323742" class="content-link css-90fpmc">pregnancy</a>, 26 to 30 days after ovulation, a person’s FSH levels drop to around <a href="https://journals.lww.com/greenjournal/Abstract/2020/05001/HCG_and_FSH_Levels_During_Early_Pregnancy_and.46.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-90fpmc">0.1 IU/L</a>.</p></div><div><h3>Normal FSH ranges in males</h3></div><div><p>A person’s FSH levels will change throughout the course of their life. Below are one United States medical institution’s typical FSH ranges for males. Other institutions may have different ranges.</p></div><div><div class="scrollTable css-1iwt4bv"><table class="responsive css-1pp4cxb css-1pp4cxb"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Age</strong></td><td><strong>FSH range</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Before puberty</strong></td><td>0 to 5 IU/L </td></tr><tr><td><strong>During puberty</strong></td><td>0.3 to 10 IU/L </td></tr><tr><td><strong>Adulthood</strong></td><td>1.5 to 12.4 IU/L </td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><div><p>These ranges can vary between laboratories and studies. For example, an older <hl-trusted-source source="Wiley" rationale="Peer reviewed journal"><a href="https://bjui-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1464-410X.2011.10783.x" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-90fpmc">2011 study</a></hl-trusted-source> reports that while the Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, New York, defines a normal range for male FSH levels as 1.4–18.1 IU/L, results of more than 4.5 IU/L can be associated with a negative semen analysis.</p></div><div><h3>Further tests</h3></div><div><p>When testing for fertility in females, a doctor may also ask a person to track their temperature, as this can rise during <a class="content-link css-90fpmc keywords" title="Everything you need to know about ovulation" href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/150870.php">ovulation</a>. Similarly, they may order imaging scans to check the fallopian tubes. The egg cannot travel to the uterus for implantation if the tubes are blocked.</p></div><div><p>If a person is experiencing irregular periods around the age of menopause, doctors may test for other hormone levels, including <a href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/326774" class="content-link css-90fpmc">thyroid-stimulating hormone</a> and prolactin, to help guide diagnosis.</p></div><span class="css-zya54r"></span></div><div data-testid="tabbed-article-section" class="css-1avyp1d"><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><h2><div><a class="chartbeat-section" name="high-levels">Symptoms of FSH high levels</a></div></h2></div><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><p>In females, elevated levels may be a sign of menopause, which can cause symptoms including:</p></div><div><ul><li><a href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/hot-flash-causes" class="content-link css-90fpmc">hot flashes</a></li><li><a href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/323446" class="content-link css-90fpmc">weight gain</a></li><li><a href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/321615" class="content-link css-90fpmc">vaginal dryness</a></li><li><a href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/178635" class="content-link css-90fpmc">irregular menstruation</a></li><li><a href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/menopause-and-insomnia" class="content-link css-90fpmc">sleep disturbances</a></li><li><a href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/mood-swings" class="content-link css-90fpmc">emotional changes</a></li><li><hl-trusted-source source="PubMed Central" rationale="Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health"><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6134257/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-90fpmc">bone loss</a></hl-trusted-source></li></ul></div><div><p>A rare condition called ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) can cause high FSH levels in females. It is thought to be related to cystic enlargement of the ovaries with fluid leakage from the ovaries. OHSS is rare in the absence of fertility treatments. </p></div><div><p>Doctors will regularly monitor people undergoing these treatments for any signs of OHSS.</p></div><div><p>Symptoms of OHSS include enlarged ovaries and the accumulation of fluid in the abdomen, leading to pelvic pain. </p></div><div><h3>Health conditions with links to high levels of FSH</h3></div><div><p>Besides menopause and OHSS, in females, high FSH level <a href="https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/follicle-stimulating-hormone-fsh-levels-test/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-90fpmc">has links</a> to: </p></div><div><ul><li><a href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/265309" class="content-link css-90fpmc">polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)</a></li><li><a href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/primary-ovarian-insufficiency" class="content-link css-90fpmc">primary ovarian insufficiency (POI)</a></li><li><a href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/ovarian-tumor-size" class="content-link css-90fpmc">ovarian tumor</a></li><li><a href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/323196" class="content-link css-90fpmc">thyroid</a> or adrenal gland conditions</li><li>improper development of the ovaries </li><li><a href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/176083" class="content-link css-90fpmc">Turner syndrome</a>, a chromosomal disorder</li></ul></div><div><p>In males, high FSH has links to: </p></div><div><ul><li>mumps </li><li>a germ cell tumor</li><li>Klinefelter syndrome, a chromosomal disease</li></ul></div><div><p>In both females and males, high FSH level also shares links with radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and certain autoimmune diseases. </p></div></div><div data-testid="tabbed-article-section" class="css-1avyp1d"><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><h2><div><a class="chartbeat-section" name="low-levels">Symptoms of low levels</a></div></h2></div><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><p>In children, low levels of FSH may <a href="https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/follicle-stimulating-hormone-fsh-levels-test/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-90fpmc">be a sign</a> of delayed puberty. Symptoms of low FSH levels include: </p></div><div><ul><li>limited <a href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/320010" class="content-link css-90fpmc">sperm production</a></li><li><a href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/319843" class="content-link css-90fpmc">infertility</a></li><li>delays in <a href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/156451" class="content-link css-90fpmc">sexual development</a></li></ul></div><div><p>Low FSH levels in female and male adults may indicate an issue with the pituitary gland or hypothalamus, which can affect the production of the hormone. </p></div><div><p>Low FSH in females also shares links with being underweight or extreme exercise. </p></div><span class="css-zya54r"></span></div><div data-testid="tabbed-article-section" class="css-1avyp1d"><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><h2><div><a class="chartbeat-section" name="test-uses">Uses of FSH testing</a></div></h2></div><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><p>Doctors often order the FSH test as part of a range of tests. There are a number of reasons to carry out the FSH test, including:</p></div><div><ul><li><strong>Menopause testing:</strong> If a person’s menstrual cycle has become irregular or they have not had a period at all, a doctor may order the test. If FSH levels are high, <a href="https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/follicle-stimulating-hormone-fsh-levels-test/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-90fpmc">it could</a> indicate menopause.</li><li><strong>Female fertility testing:</strong> If a person is not ovulating, their FSH levels might be high or low, depending on the cause.</li><li><strong>Male fertility testing:</strong> FSH stimulates the growth of sperm cells. If a person’s FSH levels are high, it can mean their testicles are not functioning properly.</li></ul></div><div><p>In addition to testing for fertility and menopause, doctors may order an FSH test to look for a pituitary disorder or determine if a child is entering puberty too early or too late.</p></div><div><p>The <hl-trusted-source source="Food and Drug Administration (FDA)" rationale="Governmental authority"><a href="https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/home-use-tests/menopause" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-90fpmc">Food and Drug Administration (FDA)</a></hl-trusted-source> has also approved a urine test that measures FSH levels. People can do this test at home. If a person has difficulty conceiving, the test can show if they are in the early stages of menopause.</p></div></div><div data-testid="tabbed-article-section" class="css-1avyp1d"><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><h2><div><a class="chartbeat-section" name="risks-and-considerations">Risks and considerations</a></div></h2></div><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><p>An FSH test usually consists of a simple blood test. A small sample of blood is necessary, and the risks are minimal. Afterward, a person can generally return to their everyday activities.</p></div><div><p>A doctor will not use the FSH test alone to determine if a person is going through menopause or identify reasons for <a class="content-link css-90fpmc keywords" title="Infertility in men and women" href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/165748.php">infertility</a>.</p></div><div><p>One downfall of <a href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/hormone-test-at-home" class="content-link css-90fpmc">hormone testing</a> is that a person’s hormones fluctuate over hours and days. So, taking a blood sample and testing it for hormones provides only a “snapshot” of their levels. As a result, many doctors will ask people to take an FSH test on <a href="https://fertility.womenandinfants.org/treatment/female-fertility-tests" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-90fpmc">day three</a> of their cycle when testing for fertility.</p></div><div><p>A diagnosis based on FSH levels alone might be inaccurate, particularly in females. Males typically have steadier hormone levels.</p></div><div><p>Certain medications can affect FSH levels. To prevent false readings, it is important for people to tell their doctor about any medications or herbal supplements they are taking.</p></div><div><p>Medications that <a href="https://labtestsonline.org.uk/tests/fsh-test" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-90fpmc">decrease</a> FSH levels include:</p></div><div><ul><li><a href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/181726" class="content-link css-90fpmc">hormone replacement therapies</a></li><li><a href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/290196" class="content-link css-90fpmc">oral contraceptives</a></li><li>phenothiazines</li></ul></div><div class="css-20w1gi"><aside class="css-0 css-0" data-testid="sticky-inline-ad" data-sticky="false"><div><div data-empty="true" class="css-1sq15os"><div class="css-1hjaa0k"><span class="css-zya54r"></span></div><div id="inline13__slot" data-adbridg-ad-class="inline13__slot" data-ad="true" class="css-1t05dkn"></div></div></div></aside></div></div><div data-testid="tabbed-article-section" class="css-1avyp1d"><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><h2><div><a class="chartbeat-section" name="outlook-and-next-steps">Outlook and next steps</a></div></h2></div><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><p>FSH tests can help a doctor evaluate fertility or menopause status.</p></div><div><p>A doctor may recommend taking several blood samples from a menstruating person throughout their menstrual cycle to see if their FSH levels are consistently high, low, or normal.</p></div><div><p>However, most people going through menopause will not require FSH testing.</p></div><div><p>In females <hl-trusted-source source="PubMed Central" rationale="Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health"><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK507826/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-90fpmc">older than 45</a></hl-trusted-source>, the following symptoms alone are usually enough to confirm they are going through menopause:</p></div><div><ul><li>irregular periods </li><li>hot flashes</li><li><a class="content-link css-90fpmc sl" href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/317566" data-revision="d38b1251ddbce4fa0036eac093c48145">mood changes</a></li><li>difficulty sleeping</li><li>vaginal dryness </li></ul></div><div><p>For <hl-trusted-source source="PubMed Central" rationale="Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health"><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK552590/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-90fpmc">people under 40</a></hl-trusted-source>, FSH tests can be a helpful diagnostic tool for assessing fertility concerns or <a class="content-link css-90fpmc sl" data-revision="d38b1251ddbce4fa0036eac093c48145" href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/317713">early menopause</a>.</p></div></div><div data-testid="tabbed-article-section" class="css-1avyp1d"><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><h2><div><a class="chartbeat-section" name="summary">Summary</a></div></h2></div><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><p>FSH plays an essential role in the reproductive health of females and males. In females, high FSH levels can indicate menopause, PCOS, or other health conditions. In males, high FSH shares links with tumors and mumps. </p></div><div><p>If FSH levels are too high in children, it can indicate a delay in puberty. 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For example, in the follicular phase, it can range from 1 to 9 international units per liter (IU/L). \u003c/p\u003e"},{"tagName":"p","source":"Hormonal disruption and other factors can lead to high or low levels. However, many factors can affect FSH levels, including a person’s weight and various health issues."},{"tagName":"div","attributes":{"data-preamp":"serena-chatbot"},"source":""},{"tagName":"p","source":"Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) plays an integral role in reproductive processes. Doctors can test FSH levels to assess fertility, among other things."},{"tagName":"p","source":"In people assigned female at birth, FSH helps mature the ovarian follicles that release eggs, called ova. Without the release of FSH, the reproductive cycle cannot continue, as the ovaries will not release an egg. "},{"tagName":"p","source":"People assigned male at birth use FSH to support the growth and development of sperm."},{"tagName":"p","source":"Doctors can check FSH levels using a blood test to assess fertility or see if a person is going through menopause. They typically do this alongside tests for other sex hormones, such as testosterone or estrogen."},{"tagName":"p","source":"This article explores what FSH levels are and how FSH tests relate to menopause and fertility."},{"widget":{"widgetFormat":"widget-call-out","items":[{"content":[{"tagName":"p","attributes":{"className":"standout--body"},"source":"Sex and gender exist on spectrums. For the purposes of this article, we use “male” and “female” to refer to a person’s sex assigned at birth. \u003ca href=\"https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/232363\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003eLearn more.\u003c/a\u003e"}]}]},"brandPage":{}}]},{"id":"normal-ranges","title":"Normal ranges","isCollapsable":false,"header":["Normal FSH ranges"],"body":[{"tagName":"div","source":"\u003cfigure class=\"css-yhe8zq\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"css-rwmw5v\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"css-mjp0j9\"\u003e\u003cpicture class=\"css-16pk1is\"\u003e\u003csource srcSet=\"https://media.post.rvohealth.io/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/11/FSH-levels-GettyImages-1215832216-Header-1024x575.jpg 750w\" media=\"(min-width: 1190px)\"/\u003e\u003csource srcSet=\"https://media.post.rvohealth.io/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/11/FSH-levels-GettyImages-1215832216-Header-1024x575.jpg 750w\" media=\"(min-width: 990px)\"/\u003e\u003csource srcSet=\"https://media.post.rvohealth.io/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/11/FSH-levels-GettyImages-1215832216-Header-1024x575.jpg 879w\" media=\"(min-width: 768px)\"/\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https://media.post.rvohealth.io/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/11/FSH-levels-GettyImages-1215832216-Header-1024x575.jpg\" alt=\"blood sample test check-up in laboratory\" class=\"css-1jytyml\"/\u003e\u003c/picture\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003chl-share-overlay class=\"css-1mqo1cs\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"css-90fpmc icon-hl-pinterest css-by55vd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" data-event=\"Any Page|Image Pinterest Click|Icon Clicked\" data-element-event=\"OPEN|CONTENTBLOCK|Any Page|Article Body|BUTTON|Image Widget Pinterest Click|\" href=\"https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.medicalnewstoday.com%2Farticles%2F317746\u0026media=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.post.rvohealth.io%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F3%2F2024%2F11%2FFSH-levels-GettyImages-1215832216-Header-1024x575.jpg\u0026description=FSH%20Levels%3A%20Normal%2C%20high%2C%20and%20low%20ranges\" title=\"Share on Pinterest\" data-pin-custom=\"true\" data-share-url=\"https://media.post.rvohealth.io/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/11/FSH-levels-GettyImages-1215832216-Header-1024x575.jpg\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"css-z1zfa\"\u003eShare on Pinterest\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/hl-share-overlay\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"css-13b3g0x\"\u003egreenleaf123/Getty Images\u003c/figcaption\u003e\u003c/figure\u003e"},{"tagName":"p","source":"Doctors order blood tests to measure FSH levels in terms of international units per liter (IU/L)."},{"tagName":"h3","source":"Normal FSH ranges in females"},{"tagName":"p","source":"A person’s FSH level will change throughout their lifetime. Below is one set of guideline ranges for FSH levels for females at different life stages."},{"tagName":"p","source":"These ranges may vary depending on what exact tests a laboratory runs."},{"tagName":"div","attributes":{"className":"scrollTable css-1iwt4bv"},"source":"\u003ctable class=\"responsive css-1pp4cxb css-1pp4cxb\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNormal FSH levels\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBefore puberty\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e0 to 4 IU/L\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDuring puberty\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e0.3 to 10 IU/L\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhile still menstruating\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e4.7 to 21.5 IU/L\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter menopause\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e25.8 to 134.8 IU/L\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003c/tbody\u003e\u003c/table\u003e"},{"tagName":"p","source":"If a female has an FSH level of 30 IU/L or higher and has not had a period for a year, they have probably reached menopause."},{"tagName":"p","source":"However, doctors do not require tests to diagnose menopause. They can often diagnose menopause by assessing a person’s medical history and symptoms."},{"tagName":"p","source":"A menstruating person’s typical FSH levels will vary throughout the stages of the menstrual cycle."},{"tagName":"div","attributes":{"className":"scrollTable css-1iwt4bv"},"source":"\u003ctable class=\"responsive css-1pp4cxb css-1pp4cxb\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMenstrual cycle stage\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNormal FSH levels\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFollicular\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e1 to 9 IU/L\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOvulatory phase\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e6 to 26 IU/L\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLuteal\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e1–9 IU/L\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003c/tbody\u003e\u003c/table\u003e"},{"tagName":"p","source":"During the early stages of \u003ca href=\"https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/323742\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003epregnancy\u003c/a\u003e, 26 to 30 days after ovulation, a person’s FSH levels drop to around \u003ca href=\"https://journals.lww.com/greenjournal/Abstract/2020/05001/HCG_and_FSH_Levels_During_Early_Pregnancy_and.46.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003e0.1 IU/L\u003c/a\u003e."},{"tagName":"h3","source":"Normal FSH ranges in males"},{"tagName":"p","source":"A person’s FSH levels will change throughout the course of their life. Below are one United States medical institution’s typical FSH ranges for males. Other institutions may have different ranges."},{"tagName":"div","attributes":{"className":"scrollTable css-1iwt4bv"},"source":"\u003ctable class=\"responsive css-1pp4cxb css-1pp4cxb\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFSH range\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBefore puberty\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e0 to 5 IU/L \u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDuring puberty\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e0.3 to 10 IU/L \u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdulthood\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e1.5 to 12.4 IU/L \u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003c/tbody\u003e\u003c/table\u003e"},{"tagName":"p","source":"These ranges can vary between laboratories and studies. For example, an older \u003chl-trusted-source source=\"Wiley\" rationale=\"Peer reviewed journal\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://bjui-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1464-410X.2011.10783.x\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003e2011 study\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/hl-trusted-source\u003e reports that while the Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, New York, defines a normal range for male FSH levels as 1.4–18.1 IU/L, results of more than 4.5 IU/L can be associated with a negative semen analysis."},{"tagName":"h3","source":"Further tests"},{"tagName":"p","source":"When testing for fertility in females, a doctor may also ask a person to track their temperature, as this can rise during \u003ca class=\"content-link css-90fpmc keywords\" title=\"Everything you need to know about ovulation\" href=\"https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/150870.php\"\u003eovulation\u003c/a\u003e. Similarly, they may order imaging scans to check the fallopian tubes. The egg cannot travel to the uterus for implantation if the tubes are blocked."},{"tagName":"p","source":"If a person is experiencing irregular periods around the age of menopause, doctors may test for other hormone levels, including \u003ca href=\"https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/326774\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003ethyroid-stimulating hormone\u003c/a\u003e and prolactin, to help guide diagnosis."}]},{"id":"high-levels","title":"High levels","isCollapsable":false,"header":["Symptoms of FSH high levels"],"body":[{"tagName":"p","source":"In females, elevated levels may be a sign of menopause, which can cause symptoms including:"},{"tagName":"ul","source":"\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/hot-flash-causes\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003ehot flashes\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/323446\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003eweight gain\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/321615\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003evaginal dryness\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/178635\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003eirregular menstruation\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/menopause-and-insomnia\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003esleep disturbances\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/mood-swings\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003eemotional changes\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003chl-trusted-source source=\"PubMed Central\" rationale=\"Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6134257/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003ebone loss\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/hl-trusted-source\u003e\u003c/li\u003e"},{"tagName":"p","source":"A rare condition called ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) can cause high FSH levels in females. It is thought to be related to cystic enlargement of the ovaries with fluid leakage from the ovaries. OHSS is rare in the absence of fertility treatments. "},{"tagName":"p","source":"Doctors will regularly monitor people undergoing these treatments for any signs of OHSS."},{"tagName":"p","source":"Symptoms of OHSS include enlarged ovaries and the accumulation of fluid in the abdomen, leading to pelvic pain. "},{"tagName":"h3","source":"Health conditions with links to high levels of FSH"},{"tagName":"p","source":"Besides menopause and OHSS, in females, high FSH level \u003ca href=\"https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/follicle-stimulating-hormone-fsh-levels-test/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003ehas links\u003c/a\u003e to: "},{"tagName":"ul","source":"\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/265309\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003epolycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/primary-ovarian-insufficiency\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003eprimary ovarian insufficiency (POI)\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/ovarian-tumor-size\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003eovarian tumor\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/323196\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003ethyroid\u003c/a\u003e or adrenal gland conditions\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eimproper development of the ovaries \u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/176083\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003eTurner syndrome\u003c/a\u003e, a chromosomal disorder\u003c/li\u003e"},{"tagName":"p","source":"In males, high FSH has links to: "},{"tagName":"ul","source":"\u003cli\u003emumps \u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ea germ cell tumor\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eKlinefelter syndrome, a chromosomal disease\u003c/li\u003e"},{"tagName":"p","source":"In both females and males, high FSH level also shares links with radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and certain autoimmune diseases. "}]},{"id":"low-levels","title":"Low levels","isCollapsable":false,"header":["Symptoms of low levels"],"body":[{"tagName":"p","source":"In children, low levels of FSH may \u003ca href=\"https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/follicle-stimulating-hormone-fsh-levels-test/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003ebe a sign\u003c/a\u003e of delayed puberty. Symptoms of low FSH levels include: "},{"tagName":"ul","source":"\u003cli\u003elimited \u003ca href=\"https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/320010\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003esperm production\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/319843\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003einfertility\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003edelays in \u003ca href=\"https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/156451\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003esexual development\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e"},{"tagName":"p","source":"Low FSH levels in female and male adults may indicate an issue with the pituitary gland or hypothalamus, which can affect the production of the hormone. "},{"tagName":"p","source":"Low FSH in females also shares links with being underweight or extreme exercise. "}]},{"id":"test-uses","title":"Test uses","isCollapsable":false,"header":["Uses of FSH testing"],"body":[{"tagName":"p","source":"Doctors often order the FSH test as part of a range of tests. There are a number of reasons to carry out the FSH test, including:"},{"tagName":"ul","source":"\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMenopause testing:\u003c/strong\u003e If a person’s menstrual cycle has become irregular or they have not had a period at all, a doctor may order the test. If FSH levels are high, \u003ca href=\"https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/follicle-stimulating-hormone-fsh-levels-test/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003eit could\u003c/a\u003e indicate menopause.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFemale fertility testing:\u003c/strong\u003e If a person is not ovulating, their FSH levels might be high or low, depending on the cause.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMale fertility testing:\u003c/strong\u003e FSH stimulates the growth of sperm cells. If a person’s FSH levels are high, it can mean their testicles are not functioning properly.\u003c/li\u003e"},{"tagName":"p","source":"In addition to testing for fertility and menopause, doctors may order an FSH test to look for a pituitary disorder or determine if a child is entering puberty too early or too late."},{"tagName":"p","source":"The \u003chl-trusted-source source=\"Food and Drug Administration (FDA)\" rationale=\"Governmental authority\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/home-use-tests/menopause\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003eFood and Drug Administration (FDA)\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/hl-trusted-source\u003e has also approved a urine test that measures FSH levels. People can do this test at home. If a person has difficulty conceiving, the test can show if they are in the early stages of menopause."}]},{"id":"risks-and-considerations","title":"Risks and considerations","isCollapsable":false,"header":["Risks and considerations"],"body":[{"tagName":"p","source":"An FSH test usually consists of a simple blood test. A small sample of blood is necessary, and the risks are minimal. Afterward, a person can generally return to their everyday activities."},{"tagName":"p","source":"A doctor will not use the FSH test alone to determine if a person is going through menopause or identify reasons for \u003ca class=\"content-link css-90fpmc keywords\" title=\"Infertility in men and women\" href=\"https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/165748.php\"\u003einfertility\u003c/a\u003e."},{"tagName":"p","source":"One downfall of \u003ca href=\"https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/hormone-test-at-home\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003ehormone testing\u003c/a\u003e is that a person’s hormones fluctuate over hours and days. So, taking a blood sample and testing it for hormones provides only a “snapshot” of their levels. As a result, many doctors will ask people to take an FSH test on \u003ca href=\"https://fertility.womenandinfants.org/treatment/female-fertility-tests\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003eday three\u003c/a\u003e of their cycle when testing for fertility."},{"tagName":"p","source":"A diagnosis based on FSH levels alone might be inaccurate, particularly in females. Males typically have steadier hormone levels."},{"tagName":"p","source":"Certain medications can affect FSH levels. To prevent false readings, it is important for people to tell their doctor about any medications or herbal supplements they are taking."},{"tagName":"p","source":"Medications that \u003ca href=\"https://labtestsonline.org.uk/tests/fsh-test\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003edecrease\u003c/a\u003e FSH levels include:"},{"tagName":"ul","source":"\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/181726\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003ehormone replacement therapies\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/290196\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003eoral contraceptives\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ephenothiazines\u003c/li\u003e"}]},{"id":"outlook-and-next-steps","title":"Outlook and next steps","isCollapsable":false,"header":["Outlook and next steps"],"body":[{"tagName":"p","source":"FSH tests can help a doctor evaluate fertility or menopause status."},{"tagName":"p","source":"A doctor may recommend taking several blood samples from a menstruating person throughout their menstrual cycle to see if their FSH levels are consistently high, low, or normal."},{"tagName":"p","source":"However, most people going through menopause will not require FSH testing."},{"tagName":"p","source":"In females \u003chl-trusted-source source=\"PubMed Central\" rationale=\"Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK507826/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003eolder than 45\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/hl-trusted-source\u003e, the following symptoms alone are usually enough to confirm they are going through menopause:"},{"tagName":"ul","source":"\u003cli\u003eirregular periods \u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ehot flashes\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"content-link css-90fpmc sl\" href=\"https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/317566\" data-revision=\"d38b1251ddbce4fa0036eac093c48145\"\u003emood changes\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003edifficulty sleeping\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003evaginal dryness \u003c/li\u003e"},{"tagName":"p","source":"For \u003chl-trusted-source source=\"PubMed Central\" rationale=\"Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK552590/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003epeople under 40\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/hl-trusted-source\u003e, FSH tests can be a helpful diagnostic tool for assessing fertility concerns or \u003ca class=\"content-link css-90fpmc sl\" data-revision=\"d38b1251ddbce4fa0036eac093c48145\" href=\"https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/317713\"\u003eearly menopause\u003c/a\u003e."}]},{"id":"summary","title":"Summary","isCollapsable":false,"header":["Summary"],"body":[{"tagName":"p","source":"FSH plays an essential role in the reproductive health of females and males. In females, high FSH levels can indicate menopause, PCOS, or other health conditions. In males, high FSH shares links with tumors and mumps. "},{"tagName":"p","source":"If FSH levels are too high in children, it can indicate a delay in puberty. In adults, low FSH can signal an issue with the pituitary gland or hypothalamus, affecting the hormone’s production."}]}],"hasAffiliateLinks":false,"affiliates":[],"isDisclaimer":false,"isOwnedAndOperatedPresent":false,"propsFor":{"articleResources":[{"displayLink":"medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/follicle-stimulating-hormone-fsh-levels-test/","link":"https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/follicle-stimulating-hormone-fsh-levels-test/","title":{"tagName":"span","source":"Follicle-stimulating hormone. (2023)."}},{"displayLink":"labtestsonline.org.uk/tests/fsh-test","link":"https://labtestsonline.org.uk/tests/fsh-test","title":{"tagName":"span","source":"FSH test. 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