FSH in men (follicle stimulating hormone): what it is, the norm, upgraded, how to raise the low table by age, is responsible for what, that analysis shows that the reasons why the husband, treatment

FSH in men - is the hormone responsible for the formation of germ cells in the testes. The active compound regulates the reproductive system, improves the quality of semen. Analysis of hormone reveals infertility associated with impotence or dysfunction of the sex glands. Normally, male hormone concentration varies between 0.7 and 11 mU / l.

Responsible for what

Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) is responsible for the formation of male sperm in the testes, regulates the activity of the reproductive system. If a chemical is produced in insufficient quantities, sterility occurs. Failure to conceive is due to low activity of spermatozoa. FSH facilitates the ability of the testes to respond to luteinizing hormone.

The chemical substance has an effect on the male body:

• normalizes the function of the testes;
• androgensvyazyvayuschih stimulates the synthesis of proteins in the Sertoli cells;
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• regulates the formation of active sperm;
• It gives the male sex hormone in testicular appendages, improving the process of sperm maturation.

Production of the hormone regulates the hypothalamus. In the synthesis of the active substance indirectly influence the central nervous and endocrine systems.

Analysis of FSH

Analysis of FSH in men is held when a couple for a long time can not conceive a child.

Laboratory examination to diagnose infertility associated with impotence, dysfunction of the sex glands, tumors in the ovaries of malignant and benign nature.

The test for levels of the hormone allows you to find the cause of reducing arousal. To determine the concentration of FSH in the body must pass venous blood from the cubital vein.

testimony

The planned study is carried out 2 times a year. Thanks to the regular delivery of analyzes might reveal the development of the pathological process at an early stage when the disease is eliminated drug therapy. Analysis of the level of FSH is carried out 1-2 times a year for men suffering from chronic diseases of the reproductive, endocrine and immune systems. Laboratory research shows the exact cause of developmental disorders, but allows direct diagnosis in the right direction.

The indications for unplanned analysis are:

• prolonged attempts couples to conceive a child;
• delayed puberty in boys during adolescence;
• decrease in size of the testes;
• early puberty in boys from 7 to 12 years;
• wife says the husband decreased sexual drive;
• erectile dysfunction.

Training

To obtain accurate laboratory test results of men need to prepare:

• donate blood on an empty stomach, it is forbidden to eat food for 12 hours before the procedure;
• the last meal should not consist of fatty foods;
• 48 hours prior to the study of the possibility of cancel hormonal, antibiotics and psychotropic drugs;
• the day before the procedure is an alcohol, smoking, sex.

conduct

Analysis of FSH hormone in men is held in the morning until 10:00. Unlike women laboratory examination carried out in any convenient day. Delivery of the first analysis does not mean the end of the procedure, ie. K. Fence venous blood from the cubital vein is repeated 3 times every 30 minutes. This reduces the accuracy of the results. Plasma hormone concentration can constantly change depending on the excitation, stress or general health.

In each procedure, blood is collected in a separate tube, tested separately. Then calculate the average value of 3 test results.

In addition to content analysis of follicle-stimulating hormone, plays an important role in the level of tests:

• estradiol;
• luteinizing hormone;
• testosterone;
• progesterone.

The results show the overall clinical picture on which put the preliminary diagnosis. Direction to carry out other laboratory tests allow rejecting FSH from the norm.

A normal and abnormal

In men, FSH is the norm 0,7-11 mU / l, depending on age, mood and state of the endocrine system. In newborn blood test shows a high concentration of the hormone. Over time, the level of FSH in men is reduced by 2-3 times, and does not change until adolescence, when puberty begins. During this period, he rises again.

To assess the condition of the reproductive system of men, it is necessary to identify the ratio of follicle to LH. It should be 1-1.5 units. The deviation from the norm is the development of a hormonal imbalance.

The dynamics of the normal value of the hormone changes in men over the age can be seen in the table.

Age	Plasma concentration U / L
Newborn to 1 month	about 1.2
Infants up to one year	less than 5.5
1-9 years	2
9-10 years	0,15-3,5
10-12 years	0,4-6
12-14 years	1,5-11
15-18 years	1,3-15
Over 18 years	0,7-11

If the result of the analysis showed excess or lowering hormone than normal, this suggests a possible development of pathological process by the organs of the reproductive system. If there are deviations observed localization of adipose tissue removal from the abdomen to the thighs, the hair growth slowing in the chest or face.

Why is increased or decreased level

Elevated FSH indicates a malfunction of the endocrine glands. Follicle-stimulating hormone in men increases for the following reasons:

• Testosterone deficiency in serum;
• alcohol withdrawal syndrome;
• chronic inflammation of the lungs;
• inflammation of the reproductive system: prostatitis, urethritis, balanitis;
• hormonal drugs;
• side effect of radiation therapy;
• Klinefelter's disease;
• injury to the testes;
• liver failure;
• kidney disease.

If a man has a low FSH, it means the body's hormonal imbalance arose. The reason for this phenomenon may be:

• Malignant neoplasms of the brain;
• incorrect reception or side effects from the use of anabolic steroids;
• long-term depletion of the body;
• violation of the mental state;
• stress;
• lack of sperm, testicular dysfunction.

How to increase the FSH in men

To raise hormone levels prior to drug therapy is prescribed a special diet. Return the lower levels of the hormone allows split meals small meals every 2-3 hours. It is strictly forbidden to feel hunger. As a snack reception allowed fruit or fresh vegetables.

The diet includes foods that can increase the plasma concentration of FSH:

• nuts;
• kelp;
• fat varieties of marine fish;
• broccoli, spinach, avocado;
• linseed oil.

If FSH is lowered, diet does not produce results, prescribe hormones. At low concentration of the FSH hormone levels effectively increases fish oil, rich in omega-3 and omega-9.

How to lower

To reduce the high FSH required to treat the hypothalamus. brain structure responsible for the hormone. If a man also observed increased concentrations of FSH, it speaks of violations of the hypothalamus work. Conducted drug therapy to suppress the activity of the brain structure.

If FSH is elevated, it is necessary to conduct a comprehensive diagnosis. At the time of treatment prescribed replacement therapy analogs of male hormones. Upon irradiation and chemotherapy do not resort to treatment. hormone levels return to normal on their own within a year.