{"id":190903,"date":"2022-02-04T10:33:06","date_gmt":"2022-02-04T08:33:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/laboratory-tests\/laboratory-test-packages\/laboratory-testing-of-male-sex-hormones\/"},"modified":"2025-04-04T11:10:33","modified_gmt":"2025-04-04T09:10:33","slug":"laboratory-testing-of-male-sex-hormones","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/en\/laboratory-tests\/laboratory-test-packages\/laboratory-testing-of-male-sex-hormones\/","title":{"rendered":"Laboratory testing of male sex hormones"},"content":{"rendered":"

Laboratory testing of male sex hormones<\/h1>\n\t
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In the course of the laboratory examination of male sex hormones, we look at the proper functioning of the male genitals (potency) and the hormone composition of the reproductive system (infertility).<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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FSH<\/h3>\n\t
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FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone, follicular maturation hormone) is a sex hormone that is produced in the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland. Although FSH and LH are required for normal sexual function in both men and women, the process of excretion in the body is very different for the two sexes.<\/p>\n

When may the test be needed?<\/strong><\/p>\n

In case of infertility or suspected infertility, it helps diagnose diseases of the pituitary gland and testicular dysfunction. FSH testing is also part of the examination of men with reduced sperm count.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n

LH<\/h3>\n\t
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LH (luteinizing hormone) is a sex hormone that is produced in the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland. In men, it stimulates the production of testosterone in the Leydig cells of the testicles. The secretion of LH is different for the two sexes, but its presence is essential for normal sexual function. The examination of hormone levels aims to detect the possible cause of infertility, to detect abnormalities of the pituitary gland or gonads.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Testosterone<\/h3>\n\t
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Testosterone is produced by the Leydig cells in the male testicles, and it affects the production of sperm, the behaviour of men, and the condition of their muscles and bones. Testosterone causes secondary sexual characteristics: beard, moustache, hair, and is responsible for the function of the accessory gonads, prostate, and semen.<\/p>\n

The most common causes of testosterone decrease in men are:<\/strong> hypogonadism, orchidectomy (testicular removal), oestrogen therapy, Klinefelter syndrome, hypopituitarism, and liver cirrhosis.<\/p>\n

What influencing factors might be behind proper testosterone production?<\/strong><\/p>\n