Gonadotropins are peptide hormones that play a central role in regulating reproductive function in both females and males. They control ovarian and testicular activity and are essential for normal growth, sexual development, and fertility. In humans, the main gonadotropins include follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH), which are produced by the pituitary gland, as well as human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), which is produced by the placenta during pregnancy.

Biomarkers included in this panel:

Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH)

Serum

FSH is a pituitary hormone that signals the ovaries or testes. Its meaning changes with the reason for testing: cycle timing matters in ovarian-reserve testing, symptoms and menstrual history matter around menopause and POI, and semen analysis is cen

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Luteinizing Hormone (LH)

Serum

Luteinizing hormone (LH) is the pituitary's signal to the ovaries or testes. In women, its mid-cycle surge triggers ovulation; in men, it drives testosterone production. A high or low LH number does not show whether the signal worked. Interpret i

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Prolactin

Serum

Prolactin (PRL) is a hormone produced by the pituitary gland. Normal range: less than 20 ng/mL in men, less than 25 ng/mL in non-pregnant women. Elevated prolactin (hyperprolactinemia) can cause infertility, irregular periods, and galactorrhoea. The

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Gonadotropins

Biomarkers included in this panel:

Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH)

Luteinizing Hormone (LH)

Prolactin

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