Female Hormone Panel

This 5-hormone panel gives a comprehensive snapshot of a woman’s ovarian reserve, menstrual health, ovulation status, and hormonal balance.

1. Anti-Müllerian Hormone (AMH) — The Egg Reserve Indicator

• What it measures: The quantity of remaining eggs in the ovaries (ovarian reserve).

• Why include it: Unlike other hormones, AMH levels remain relatively steady throughout the menstrual cycle, making it the gold-standard test for understanding long-term fertility potential and egg supply.

2. Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH) — The Egg Maturation Signal

• What it measures: The brain signal (from the pituitary gland) instructing the ovaries to mature an egg each month.

• Why include it: Elevated FSH levels often indicate that the ovaries are having to work harder to mature eggs, which can signal diminishing ovarian reserve or the onset of perimenopause/menopause.

3. Luteinizing Hormone (LH) — The Ovulation Trigger

• What it measures: The hormone responsible for triggering the release of a mature egg (ovulation).

• Why include it: Tracking the ratio between LH and FSH is crucial for identifying ovulatory conditions such as Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS).

4. Estrogen (Estradiol / E2) — The Cycle & Tissue Builder

• What it measures: The primary form of estrogen produced by the growing ovarian follicles.

• Why include it: Estradiol builds the uterine lining and regulates cycle length. Measuring E2 alongside FSH ensures accurate interpretation of ovarian function (as high E2 can mask high FSH).

5. Progesterone — The Pregnancy & Balance Hormone

• What it measures: The hormone produced after ovulation to prepare and support the uterine lining for potential pregnancy.

• Why include it: Serves as definitive proof of whether ovulation actually occurred in a given cycle, while also screening for luteal phase defects or hormonal imbalances (like estrogen dominance).

6. Testosterone — The Energy, Libido & Metabolic Anchor

• What it measures: The total level of testosterone produced by the ovaries and adrenal glands.

• Why include it: Vital for female libido, energy levels, muscle tone, and mood. Elevated testosterone is a primary diagnostic marker for PCOS (causing acne or unwanted hair growth), while low levels can explain persistent fatigue or low sex drive.