Patient's question:
The neighbor aunt has had some abnormal menstruation in recent months. After a thorough examination, it was said that her FSH is high. Is high FSH definitely early ovarian failure?Doctor's answer:
fsh is a hormone secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland, called Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH). Its main function is to promote the growth, development, and maturation of ovarian follicles. FSH testing can help understand the endocrine function of a woman's ovaries. FSH levels in the blood can fluctuate significantly and may be affected by other factors. A simple decrease in FSH levels cannot confirm premature ovarian failure; careful examination combining other hormone tests is necessary, along with repeat testing.