Biomarker Encyclopedia · fertility & reproductive · Sutton Coldfield

Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)

Also known as: FSH

Follicle stimulating hormone is produced by the pituitary gland and helps regulate the ovaries and testes. At The Vesey Private Hospital in Sutton Coldfield, Follicle Stimulating Hormone is available within 8 private blood test panels, with clinician-reviewed results. This page is educational and does not replace personalised medical advice.

What Follicle Stimulating Hormone measures

Follicle stimulating hormone is produced by the pituitary gland and helps regulate the ovaries and testes. In women it supports the growth of ovarian follicles; in men it supports sperm production.

Why it is tested

FSH is commonly measured as part of fertility and reproductive-hormone assessment and when investigating menstrual cycle changes. It is usually interpreted together with LH and oestradiol.

Tests that include Follicle Stimulating Hormone at The Vesey

Guide prices are read from the current Vesey catalogue and confirmed at booking.

Hormone Profile

Guide price from £156

Fertility Panel

Guide price from £210

Fertility Panel + STI Screen

Guide price from £220

Fertility Panel + AMH

Guide price from £246

2 further Vesey panels include Follicle Stimulating Hormone. See all blood test panels →

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Frequently asked questions

Is FSH a fertility test?

It is one of several hormones measured when looking at reproductive function, rather than a single test of fertility. It is interpreted alongside other markers and the clinical picture.

Reviewed by Dr Greg Spencer · General Practitioner · Last reviewed 2026-07-07

This page is for general education and information only. It is not medical advice, a diagnosis, or a recommendation for any specific test or treatment, and it does not include reference ranges, which are laboratory-dependent and interpreted by a clinician. Guide prices are indicative and confirmed at the time of booking. Always discuss your health and any test results with a qualified clinician. In an emergency call 999; for urgent non-emergency advice call NHS 111.

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