Why do we need to test hormones?
Hormones are very important for the functioning of the body, whether male or female, children or adults. Hormones for each gender or each age have different types or amounts of hormones. They also have different functions according to gender and age, such as sex hormones, hormones that help promote growth, hormones that control metabolism, hormones that control sleep, and many more. However, if the secretion of hormones is not balanced, not suitable for gender and age as it should be, including the ability to produce hormones that decrease due to age and various diseases, all of these can cause abnormal body function. Many times, it may not be possible to clearly identify whether the cause is from hormones or not. But if left untreated, it will affect physical and mental health to get worse.
What are the different hormones?
It is an important factor in the formation and development of male reproductive tissues, including the testes and prostate gland, and also gives the body masculine characteristics such as muscles, large and thick bone mass, and thick hair.
This hormone plays a key role in the development of secondary sex characteristics. It is important for the body of both females and males, especially in females, where it plays an important role from reproductive age until menopause.
It is produced by the pituitary gland and is responsible for stimulating the release of mature eggs from the ovaries in females. In males, the hormone LH stimulates the production of sperm. If LH is fluctuating, it can affect reproductive ability.
It is a hormone produced by the pituitary gland to stimulate the eggs to grow and be ready for fertilization with sperm. It also affects sexual growth during reproductive age. If the FSH hormone is abnormal, it will cause no egg growth and may affect reproductive ability. It can also help monitor conditions that lead to menopause.
It is produced from the ovaries after ovulation and partially from the placenta. It has the function of controlling ovulation and menstruation, stimulating the uterine lining to thicken, ready for implantation of an embryo that has been fertilized by an egg and sperm, caring for pregnancy, and controlling basic bodily functions.
Preparation before blood draw
- get enough rest
- It can be checked without fasting or refraining from food and water.
- Avoid drinking alcohol and taking certain medications (consult your doctor before the examination).
- If you are pregnant or have an allergic reaction to the drug or are taking any medication, please inform your doctor first.
