Medically reviewed by Chioma Ndubisi, MDDiagnosing menopause involves assessing symptoms you are experiencing, which may include hot flashes, vaginal dryness, mood swings, menstrual irregularity, and ...

"For women, these tests often assess hormone levels such as FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone) and AMH (anti-Müllerian hormone) to evaluate ovarian reserve," says Kathleen Lin, MD, MSCE ...

Transgender women may take estradiol as part ... they may prescribe a test to check a person’s levels of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH). In females, FSH is responsible for stimulating ...

Low levels of progesterone and estrogen cause the hypothalamus to send a releasing hormone (GnRH) to the pituitary gland. The releasing hormone signals the pituitary gland to release FSH (follicle ...

Beta cells within the pancreas synthesize and secrete insulin, a peptide hormone that regulates various metabolic processes, the most notable of which is controlling glucose levels. Insulin can ...

Low levels of progesterone and estrogen cause the hypothalamus to send a releasing hormone (GnRH) to the pituitary gland. The releasing hormone signals the pituitary gland to release FSH (follicle ...