FSH & LH

[topcat50]

Could someone explain these hormones to me ? Both came back on my profile as being <0.3 . My endo has started me on test and will soon start growth at 2iu daily .

[einstein1905]

Both FSH and LH are released by the pituitary in response to GnRH. LH has a direct relationship with test production in the sertoli cells of the testes. Test is a "band aid" in your case. It likely won't cure the cause, but it will overcome the symptoms. I assume your test levels were low in addition to LH, right?

Usually, test and estrogen are negative feedback molecules at the hypothalamus. When test and estrogen are not getting to the hypothalamus (either because of low levels of either or both or because we're using a SERM like clomid, which blocks estrogen at the hypothalamus), the hypothalamus increases GnRH, which will induce the pituitary to release LH and FSH.

I hope that's somewhat claer.

[topcat50]

Thanks E , Yes my test level was 225 . That does give me some understanding of those levels . Thanks again !