• Reproductive hormone assessment: Evaluation of pituitary signalling to the ovaries or testes.
• Menstrual irregularities: Irregular, absent or changing menstrual cycles.
• Perimenopause and menopause: Assessment during life-stage transitions.
• Fertility evaluation: Review of ovarian or testicular function within fertility work-ups.
• Pubertal or developmental concerns: Assessment of gonadotropin activity.
• Hormonal symptoms: Symptoms suggestive of altered reproductive hormone regulation.
• Endocrine review: Broader assessment of the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis.

Overview

The FSH DBS test measures follicle-stimulating hormone from a dried bloodspot sample collected via finger prick. FSH is produced by the pituitary gland and plays a key role in regulating ovarian follicle development in women and spermatogenesis in men.

Measuring FSH provides insight into pituitary signalling within the reproductive hormone axis. Levels may be reviewed in relation to menstrual cycle patterns, reproductive stage and age-related hormonal transitions such as perimenopause and menopause.

Practitioners typically interpret results alongside menstrual or reproductive history, age, symptoms and other hormone markers. Results are reviewed in context when discussing hormonal patterns with clients.