Six Sex Hormone Tests
Health Checkups
≈ ¥200-400
(≈ $30-60)
2 hr
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Description
Estimated cost for Six Sex Hormone Tests at general public hospitals in China is about ¥140-320, and at Grade 3A hospitals about ¥200-400, varying by hospital tier and region.
Main Uses
The primary purposes of the Six Sex Hormone Test include diagnosing and monitoring conditions related to reproductive health, such as infertility, menstrual irregularities, and sexual dysfunction. It is also used to evaluate the function of the pituitary and gonadal glands, assess the effectiveness of hormone replacement therapy, and investigate symptoms of hormonal imbalances, including changes in libido, mood swings, and unexplained weight gain or loss.
Normal Range
The normal range for the Six Sex Hormone Test (Sex Hormone Panel) typically includes: Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH): 1.5-12.4 mIU/mL in women, 1.5-12.4 mIU/mL in men; Luteinizing Hormone (LH): 1.9-12.5 mIU/mL in women, 1.7-8.6 mIU/mL in men; Estradiol (E2): 15-350 pg/mL in women, <40 pg/mL in men; Progesterone (P): 0.1-29.0 ng/mL in women, <0.8 ng/mL in men; Prolactin (PRL): 4.79-23.3 ng/mL in women, 4.79-15.2 ng/mL in men; Testosterone (T): 24-95 ng/dL in men, 8-60 ng/dL in women. These ranges can vary slightly based on the laboratory and the specific method used.
Low Values - Possible Causes
Low values of sex hormones may be caused by: Hypopituitarism, which affects the pituitary gland's ability to produce FSH, LH, and other hormones; Ovarian or testicular failure leading to decreased production of estrogen, testosterone, and progesterone; Chronic stress or malnutrition that impacts overall hormone production; Certain medications like hormonal contraceptives or corticosteroids; Genetic disorders such as Klinefelter syndrome in males or Turner syndrome in females.
High Values - Possible Causes
High values of sex hormones might result from: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a common cause of elevated androgens in women; Tumors of the ovaries, testes, or adrenal glands that overproduce hormones; Hyperprolactinemia, often due to a pituitary tumor, leading to high prolactin levels; Adrenal hyperplasia, causing an increase in androgen production; Use of exogenous hormones through supplements or treatments.