FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone) is released by the pituitary gland in the brain to push the ovaries to develop follicles (the immature sacs that mature and release an egg when we ovulate) and produce oestrogen. As ovarian function naturally declines with age, oestrogen levels drop, and the pituitary gland recognises this and pumps out more FSH to try and get the ovaries to work harder so FSH usually rises in late perimenopause and postmenopause. However, this will not happen consistently in t

Testosterone is not the only hormone that matters. Your performance, capacity for muscle growth, and recovery hinge on a complex interplay of multiple hormones: Testosterone (Total and Free) DHEA-Sulfate Estradiol Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG) Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) Luteinizing Hormone (LH) These hormones provide vital clues if you’re struggling with muscle building, fatigue, or prolonged recovery. Understanding your hormone levels provides insights into your current performanc