FSH & LH Test in Mumbai

No fasting is required, but for women, the test is often timed to a specific day of the menstrual cycle (commonly day 2-4) as advised by your doctor.

FSH and LH levels naturally fluctuate through the menstrual cycle, so testing on a specific day gives results that can be compared to standard reference ranges.

It can suggest reduced ovarian reserve or the approach of menopause, especially when periods have become irregular or stopped.

Yes, in men, FSH and LH help evaluate testicular function and are often ordered alongside testosterone when investigating fertility concerns or low testosterone symptoms.

Yes, hormonal contraceptives suppress natural FSH/LH levels, so your doctor may advise stopping them for a period before testing, or interpret results with this in mind.

FSH & LH Test is a blood test. Follicle-stimulating and luteinising hormone levels - fertility and menstrual cycle evaluation.

The FSH & LH Test may be ordered when a healthcare professional needs information about the condition or health area assessed by this test. FSH and LH are hormones that regulate reproduction in both men and women. Testing them helps investigate fertility concerns, irregular periods, and hormonal changes around menopause.

Follicle-stimulating and luteinising hormone levels - fertility and menstrual cycle evaluation.

The test may be relevant for people whose symptoms, medical history, screening needs or treatment monitoring match the purpose of the FSH & LH Test.

No fasting required.

No, fasting is not required for the FSH & LH Test. You can eat and drink normally unless your doctor has advised otherwise.

The FSH & LH Test is done on a blood sample.

For a blood-based test, a small blood sample is collected by a trained healthcare professional, usually from a vein in the arm. The collection normally takes only a few minutes; mild temporary discomfort or bruising can occur at the puncture site.

Reports for the FSH & LH Test are usually ready within 24 hours of sample collection. You receive them on WhatsApp and email.

The FSH & LH Test costs Rs 699 at HWP Diagnostic (MRP Rs 1400). Home sample collection is free.

Your report should be read using the reference interval, unit and method shown by the performing laboratory. A result outside a reference interval does not automatically establish a diagnosis, and a result inside the interval does not rule out every health problem. Clinical interpretation depends on symptoms, history and other findings.

If the FSH & LH Test is reported as high, low, positive, negative or otherwise outside the laboratory's stated interval, the meaning depends on the specific test and the reason it was ordered. Your clinician may consider repeat testing, related investigations or other clinical information before deciding what the result means.

The FSH & LH Test can provide important information, but laboratory results are generally interpreted together with symptoms, medical history, examination and other investigations. A single result should not be treated as a diagnosis without clinical context.

Some medicines, supplements, food, exercise and other pre-test factors can affect particular laboratory results. Tell the healthcare professional about medicines and supplements you take, and do not stop prescribed medicines unless your clinician tells you to.

Yes. Free home sample collection for the FSH & LH Test is available across Malad, Kandivali, Borivali and Goregaon in Mumbai. You can also visit our Malad West lab, open 24x7.