Fertility Assessment - Male(FSH, LH, Prolactin, Testosterone - Total), in Kolkata

Fasting and dietary instructions:

No fasting required. Eat and drink normally before the appointment. Stay well hydrated , drink 2 to 3 glasses of water before the draw. Avoid alcohol and vigorous exercise for 12 hours before collection.

Medication guidance:

For reproductive hormone tests (LH, FSH, oestradiol), collect on day 2 to 5 of your menstrual cycle as specified by your doctor. Hormonal contraceptives significantly affect LH, FSH, and oestradiol , inform your doctor if you use any.

What to bring:

Bring your doctor's prescription or test requisition, a valid photo ID, and your corporate health insurance card if using cashless OPD. Wear short sleeves or clothing with sleeves that roll up easily.

Timing:

Morning slots are recommended for most blood tests. Most markers are most stable before meals and activity. GetVisit home collection in Kolkata is available from 6:00 AM, including in Park Street and Jadavpur.

FSH; LH; Prolactin; Testosterone – Total

When does a doctor order Fertility Assessment - Male(FSH, LH, Prolactin, Testosterone - Total)?

Your doctor may order Fertility Assessment - Male(FSH, LH, Prolactin, Testosterone - Total) based on symptoms you reported, abnormal findings on examination, or as part of a structured annual health check. The specific indication depends on your age, gender, medical history, and current symptoms.

Who should get Fertility Assessment - Male(FSH, LH, Prolactin, Testosterone - Total) done in Kolkata?

PCOS is increasingly prevalent among young working women in Kolkata's IT and services sector , particularly in Salt Lake Sector V, New Town's business parks, and the EM Bypass corridor. Irregular cycles and unexplained weight gain in this demographic frequently go untested for years. Fertility Assessment - Male(FSH, LH, Prolactin, Testosterone - Total) is a hormone panel ordered when men face difficulty conceiving, low sex drive, erectile dysfunction, or abnormal puberty. It helps distinguish testicular causes from pituitary causes and detects high prolactin levels. Those who benefit most from regular Fertility Assessment - Male(FSH, LH, Prolactin, Testosterone - Total) testing include adults above 40, people with sedentary lifestyles or BMI above 25, those managing chronic conditions, smokers, and anyone whose previous result was borderline. Early detection through regular testing in Kolkata is consistently more cost-effective than treating advanced disease.

What conditions can Fertility Assessment - Male(FSH, LH, Prolactin, Testosterone - Total) help diagnose?

The conditions diagnosable through Fertility Assessment - Male(FSH, LH, Prolactin, Testosterone - Total) depend on the specific markers the test measures. Results either confirm a suspected diagnosis, support a clinical suspicion requiring further investigation, or effectively exclude the condition the test was screening for.

What do Fertility Assessment - Male(FSH, LH, Prolactin, Testosterone - Total) results mean?

Cortisol above 550 nmol/L in a morning sample warrants follow-up to exclude Cushing's syndrome. Cortisol below 200 nmol/L may indicate adrenal insufficiency , Addison's disease should be excluded with an ACTH stimulation test. AMH below 1.0 ng/mL indicates low ovarian reserve , important for women planning conception in the next 2 to 5 years.

How often should Fertility Assessment - Male(FSH, LH, Prolactin, Testosterone - Total) be repeated?

For preventive screening with a normal baseline: annually for most adults above 35. For monitoring a known condition: at the interval your specialist recommends , typically every 3 to 6 months for active conditions and annually for stable, well-controlled ones.

What happens after Fertility Assessment - Male(FSH, LH, Prolactin, Testosterone - Total) results are ready?

Book a follow-up consultation after reviewing your results. GetVisit stores your reports alongside your previous test history, so your doctor sees your full health trend , not just today's snapshot. This longitudinal context significantly improves the clinical value of each repeat test.