Many gynecological diseases are associated with a change in the hormonal background of a woman. This can cause violations of the menstrual cycle, endometriosis , polyps and even uterine fibroids. Often these diseases are asymptomatic, so it is very important to regularly take tests in gynecology. Only so the doctor will be able to determine the causes of your illnesses. One of the most important tests in gynecology is taking blood for hormones.
How to pass the analysis?
To correctly pass it, you need to observe some rules:
- blood is taken from the vein, and it must be taken in the morning on an empty stomach;
- the day before the analysis it is advisable not to drink alcohol, do not drink hormonal drugs;
- Before the analysis it is necessary to exclude disturbances, to limit physical activity.
But in order to properly donate blood to hormones in gynecology, you need to know a few more features. The level of hormones in the blood in women depends on the day of the menstrual cycle. Therefore, hormones in gynecology need to be delivered at certain phases of the cycle, depending on the level of which one should be determined. Often the analysis has to be retaken again.
What days should I take hormones?
- Follicle-stimulating hormone is given for 3-7 days of the cycle.
- Luteinizing hormone provides ovulation and estrogen secretion. Blood for analysis should be taken from 3 to 8 days.
- Prolactin is involved in ovulation and provides lactation. Rent it twice: in the first and second phase of the cycle.
- Estradiol is important for the functioning of all female organs, and you can take it any day.
- Progesterone is checked for a 19-21 day cycle.
- Testosterone affects the functions of all organs, and you can hand it over any day.
The analysis of blood in gynecology is very important for determining the cause of many disorders and diseases of women.