FSH (in women)
Routine annualalso —
What it isA pituitary hormone that stimulates ovarian follicles to grow. The brain raises FSH when ovarian reserve falls.
DoesDrives follicular development and estrogen production each cycle.
GoodLow day-3 FSH signals strong ovarian reserve and fertility.
BadRising FSH on day 3 signals approaching menopause and declining ovarian reserve. Sustained high FSH confirms menopause.
- Standard
- Day 3 follicular: 3–9 mIU/mL; postmenopause: 25–135.
- Optimal
- 3–8 mIU/mL day 3 premenopausal (lower is good within range); 25–135 expected postmenopause
- Modifiers
- Timing within cycle critical premenopausally.
How to optimize
- Lifestyle
- Stress management; adequate calories; avoid extreme exercise.
- Diet
- Adequate calories, protein, healthy fats.
- Supplements
- CoQ10 (200–600mg/day for egg quality), vitamin D3, omega-3 EPA+DHA, melatonin (3mg at night).
- Peptides
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- Drugs
- Ovulation induction (clomiphene, letrozole) in fertility care.
Omega-3 (EPA/DHA)Vitamin D3
Reference ranges are general adult lab norms; optimal ranges are editorial picks from the longevity literature — not medical advice. Always interpret results with your physician.
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