Day 2 Blood Test

Went to KK this morning for a blood test. The following will be tested:

1) Follicular-Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
2) Luteinsing Hormone (LH)
3) Estradiol (E2)
4) Prolactin
5) Anti-Mullerian Hormone (AMH)

Results will only be revealed and reviewed on my next appointment with Dr Loh which will be in a month's time.

Decided to find out a little more about all these tests...

1) Follicular-Stimulating Hormone (FSH)

- hormone released by the pituitary gland to start follicle development. If the ovaries do not respond promptly or are producing fewer eggs, the FSH levels will be high. 

2) Luteinsing Hormone (LH)

- a surge in the LH level indicates ovulation

- however, LH level also rises during menopause 

3) Estradiol (E2)

- a sex hormone, used to access ovarian function

4) Prolactin 

- to diagnose infertility

5) Anti-Mullerian Hormone (AMH)

- to test for the ovarian reserve

It's amazing and scary what a small tube of blood can tell us. 

Costs (GST not inclusive):

1) FSH $32.30

2) LH $32.30

3) E2 $34.70

4) Prolactin $32.30

5) AMH $40.00