Yellow Hormone

“Normal” Lab Results ≠
Optimal Fertility Lab Results

Received your hormone lab results back with a seal of approval from your OBGYN? Unfortunately, there’s still a BIG difference in lab ranges being “normal” for everyday health… and ideal for getting pregnant.

While many OBGYNs aren’t trained to understand this difference, our team of fertility experts at Famlee are.

Balancing your hormones gives you the best chance at successful conception. That’s why our clinicians treat you with a personalized plan and medications unique to you based on the 13 most critical hormone imbalances.

FSH
Follicle-StimulatingHormone
Follicle-Stimulating
Hormone

Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH)

FSH is a hormone produced by the pituitary gland inside the brain that alerts the ovaries to begin growing follicles at the beginning of a new menstrual cycle. A day 2/3 FSH tells us how hard the brain is working to get the ovary to complete its monthly job.

An ovary may have to work harder as the number of follicles/eggs available for a monthly ovulation decreases over the fertile years. A higher FSH can indicate some DOR (Diminished Ovarian Reserve) or POI (Premature Ovarian Insufficiency).
LH
LuteinizingHormone
Luteinizing
Hormone

Luteinizing Hormone (LH)

LH is also a hormone produced by the pituitary gland that must be balanced with FSH (Follicle-Stimulating Hormone) at the beginning of a menstrual cycle in order to support beneficial messaging to the ovaries about the growth of eggs for that cycle. If the LH is too high, it can confuse the ovary and could cause a cycle without ovulation—which is common for women with PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome).
AMH
Anti-MullerianHormone
Anti-Mullerian
Hormone

Anti-Mullerian Hormone (AMH)

AMH is every woman's proverbial ovarian "ticking clock". It tells us how many eggs are remaining in our ovaries, due to age, past pelvic surgeries, and ovulation frequency. This information is imperative for creating an empowered long-term fertility plan.
E2
Estradiol
Estradiol

Estradiol (E2)

Appropriate concentrations of E2 during the menstrual cycle result in the release of mature eggs. E2 also thickens the lining of the uterus so that the egg can implant if it becomes fertilized.

The estradiol level on Day 2/3 tells us if the ovary is struggling to grow an egg. When the estradiol is balanced, we see increased pregnancy levels likely due to increased egg quality, indicating that the ovary is not struggling with this process. Estradiol gives us a sense of where the ovaries are in their aging process and can help us rule out DOR (Diminished Ovarian Reserve) and POI (Premature Ovarian Insufficiency).
P4
Progesterone (P4)
Progesterone (P4)

Progesterone (P4)

The progesterone hormone helps in the development and maintenance of the endometrial lining of the uterus so that a fertilized egg can implant successfully. P4 also tells us both IF you actually ovulated and how large the egg was. A larger egg is more compatible with a successful pregnancy. By testing P4, we can tell if your fertility is being affected by ovulatory dysfunction.
TT
Total Testosterone
Total Testosterone

Total Testosterone (TT)

A balance of testosterone is important for developing a healthy egg for ovulation. Too much testosterone—as is common with PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome)—can interfere with ovulation by suppressing the development and release of healthy-sized follicles. Too little testosterone—as is common in DOR (Diminished Ovarian Reserve) and POI (Premature Ovarian Insufficiency)—can also interfere with ovulation health and frequency.
DHEA-s
DehydroepiandrosteroneSulfate
Dehydroepiandrosterone
Sulfate

Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulfate (DHEA-S)

DHEA-S is a precursor hormone produced by the adrenal glands, and can be turned into testosterone or estrogen. Supporting DHEA-S can help with ovarian recruitment, for those who have few ovulations due to low available follicles DOR (Diminished Ovarian Reserve) or POI (Premature Ovarian Insufficiency). As a supplement, this needs to be used with caution to not prematurely exhaust the follicle pool. By testing, we can determine if this would be helpful or harmful to use to support fertility goals.
TPO Ab
Thyroid PeroxidaseAntibodies
Thyroid Peroxidase
Antibodies

Thyroid Peroxidase
Antibodies (TPO ab)

The presence of TPO Ab in your bloodstream shows a current attack on the thyroid tissue by your body’s own immune system and is often associated with an increased risk of miscarriage, preterm labor, and concurrent autoimmune disorders, such as POI (Premature Ovarian Insufficiency). It is also associated with developing hypothyroidism, if not already present, which has associated risks for pregnancy and fertility.
TSH, fT3, fT4
ThyroidHormones
Thyroid
Hormones

Thyroid Hormones (TSH, fT3, fT4)

Thyroid hormones regulate the body's metabolic rate, heart and digestive functions, brain development, muscle control, and maintenance of our bones.

A balanced thyroid is very important for optimizing fertility. Overt or subclinical hypothyroidism can increase miscarriage rates and negatively affect the neurological development of the fetus in-utero.

Additionally, because an imbalance TSH can cause severe exhaustion, it's important to identify and balance to maintain healthy energy levels during preconception, pregnancy, and postpartum.
FI
Fasting Insulin
Fasting Insulin

Fasting Insulin

Insulin is the key the body uses to open up the cells to receive the blood sugar they need. Too much sugar floating around in the blood—without actually being used by the cells—can be harmful to fertility and pregnancy.

Maintaining a healthy blood sugar is imperative for improving the health of your eggs and maintaining a healthy pregnancy. Individuals with diabetes, pre-diabetes, and/or PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) often have insulin resistance, which is like having a key that is trying to open a sticky or rusty lock—it makes it harder than it has to be!
HbA1C
Hemoglobin A1c
Hemoglobin A1c

Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1C)

HbA1c gives doctors a good indication of your average blood glucose levels over the last 3 months. This is important for fertility as it informs us about the exposure of the eggs to excess blood sugar, which can harm egg quality. It also tells us if you might be at risk for gestational diabetes in pregnancy, which is important to know in order to manage both your health and the health of your baby.
D
Vitamin D
Vitamin D

Vitamin D

Healthy Vitamin D levels have been shown to increase pregnancy rates and decrease the risk of preterm delivery. It is also suggested to decrease the risk of preeclampsia in pregnancy. Additionally, optimal Vitamin D levels during pregnancy can decrease the baby's risk of some chronic conditions, such as diabetes in adults.
FSH
Follicle-StimulatingHormone
Follicle-Stimulating
Hormone

Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH)

FSH is a hormone produced by the pituitary gland inside the brain that alerts the ovaries to begin growing follicles at the beginning of a new menstrual cycle. A day 2/3 FSH tells us how hard the brain is working to get the ovary to complete its monthly job.

An ovary may have to work harder as the number of follicles/eggs available for a monthly ovulation decreases over the fertile years. A higher FSH can indicate some DOR (Diminished Ovarian Reserve) or POI (Premature Ovarian Insufficiency).
LH
LuteinizingHormone
Luteinizing
Hormone

Luteinizing Hormone (LH)

LH is also a hormone produced by the pituitary gland that must be balanced with FSH (Follicle-Stimulating Hormone) at the beginning of a menstrual cycle in order to support beneficial messaging to the ovaries about the growth of eggs for that cycle. If the LH is too high, it can confuse the ovary and could cause a cycle without ovulation—which is common for women with PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome).
AMH
Anti-MullerianHormone
Anti-Mullerian
Hormone

Anti-Mullerian Hormone (AMH)

AMH is every woman's proverbial ovarian "ticking clock". It tells us how many eggs are remaining in our ovaries, due to age, past pelvic surgeries, and ovulation frequency. This information is imperative for creating an empowered long-term fertility plan.
E2
Estradiol
Estradiol

Estradiol (E2)

Appropriate concentrations of E2 during the menstrual cycle result in the release of mature eggs. E2 also thickens the lining of the uterus so that the egg can implant if it becomes fertilized.

The estradiol level on Day 2/3 tells us if the ovary is struggling to grow an egg. When the estradiol is balanced, we see increased pregnancy levels likely due to increased egg quality, indicating that the ovary is not struggling with this process. Estradiol gives us a sense of where the ovaries are in their aging process and can help us rule out DOR (Diminished Ovarian Reserve) and POI (Premature Ovarian Insufficiency).
P4
Progesterone (P4)
Progesterone (P4)

Progesterone (P4)

The progesterone hormone helps in the development and maintenance of the endometrial lining of the uterus so that a fertilized egg can implant successfully. P4 also tells us both IF you actually ovulated and how large the egg was. A larger egg is more compatible with a successful pregnancy. By testing P4, we can tell if your fertility is being affected by ovulatory dysfunction.
TT
Total Testosterone
Total Testosterone

Total Testosterone (TT)

A balance of testosterone is important for developing a healthy egg for ovulation. Too much testosterone—as is common with PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome)—can interfere with ovulation by suppressing the development and release of healthy-sized follicles. Too little testosterone—as is common in DOR (Diminished Ovarian Reserve) and POI (Premature Ovarian Insufficiency)—can also interfere with ovulation health and frequency.
DHEA-s
DehydroepiandrosteroneSulfate
Dehydroepiandrosterone
Sulfate

Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulfate (DHEA-S)

DHEA-S is a precursor hormone produced by the adrenal glands, and can be turned into testosterone or estrogen. Supporting DHEA-S can help with ovarian recruitment, for those who have few ovulations due to low available follicles DOR (Diminished Ovarian Reserve) or POI (Premature Ovarian Insufficiency). As a supplement, this needs to be used with caution to not prematurely exhaust the follicle pool. By testing, we can determine if this would be helpful or harmful to use to support fertility goals.
TPO Ab
Thyroid PeroxidaseAntibodies
Thyroid Peroxidase
Antibodies

Thyroid Peroxidase
Antibodies (TPO ab)

The presence of TPO Ab in your bloodstream shows a current attack on the thyroid tissue by your body’s own immune system and is often associated with an increased risk of miscarriage, preterm labor, and concurrent autoimmune disorders, such as POI (Premature Ovarian Insufficiency). It is also associated with developing hypothyroidism, if not already present, which has associated risks for pregnancy and fertility.
TSH, fT3, fT4
ThyroidHormones
Thyroid
Hormones

Thyroid Hormones (TSH, fT3, fT4)

Thyroid hormones regulate the body's metabolic rate, heart and digestive functions, brain development, muscle control, and maintenance of our bones.

A balanced thyroid is very important for optimizing fertility. Overt or subclinical hypothyroidism can increase miscarriage rates and negatively affect the neurological development of the fetus in-utero.

Additionally, because an imbalance TSH can cause severe exhaustion, it's important to identify and balance to maintain healthy energy levels during preconception, pregnancy, and postpartum.
FI
Fasting Insulin
Fasting Insulin

Fasting Insulin

Insulin is the key the body uses to open up the cells to receive the blood sugar they need. Too much sugar floating around in the blood—without actually being used by the cells—can be harmful to fertility and pregnancy.

Maintaining a healthy blood sugar is imperative for improving the health of your eggs and maintaining a healthy pregnancy. Individuals with diabetes, pre-diabetes, and/or PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) often have insulin resistance, which is like having a key that is trying to open a sticky or rusty lock—it makes it harder than it has to be!
HbA1C
Hemoglobin A1c
Hemoglobin A1c

Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1C)

HbA1c gives doctors a good indication of your average blood glucose levels over the last 3 months. This is important for fertility as it informs us about the exposure of the eggs to excess blood sugar, which can harm egg quality. It also tells us if you might be at risk for gestational diabetes in pregnancy, which is important to know in order to manage both your health and the health of your baby.
D
Vitamin D
Vitamin D

Vitamin D

Healthy Vitamin D levels have been shown to increase pregnancy rates and decrease the risk of preterm delivery. It is also suggested to decrease the risk of preeclampsia in pregnancy. Additionally, optimal Vitamin D levels during pregnancy can decrease the baby's risk of some chronic conditions, such as diabetes in adults.
FSH

Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH)

FSH is a hormone produced by the pituitary gland inside the brain that alerts the ovaries to begin growing follicles at the beginning of a new menstrual cycle. A day 2/3 FSH tells us how hard the brain is working to get the ovary to complete its monthly job.

An ovary may have to work harder as the number of follicles/eggs available for a monthly ovulation decreases over the fertile years. A higher FSH can indicate some DOR (Diminished Ovarian Reserve) or POI (Premature Ovarian Insufficiency).
LH

Luteinizing Hormone (LH)

LH is also a hormone produced by the pituitary gland that must be balanced with FSH (Follicle-Stimulating Hormone) at the beginning of a menstrual cycle in order to support beneficial messaging to the ovaries about the growth of eggs for that cycle. If the LH is too high, it can confuse the ovary and could cause a cycle without ovulation—which is common for women with PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome).
AMH

Anti-Mullerian Hormone (AMH)

AMH is every woman's proverbial ovarian "ticking clock". It tells us how many eggs are remaining in our ovaries, due to age, past pelvic surgeries, and ovulation frequency. This information is imperative for creating an empowered long-term fertility plan.
E2

Estradiol (E2)

Appropriate concentrations of E2 during the menstrual cycle result in the release of mature eggs. E2 also thickens the lining of the uterus so that the egg can implant if it becomes fertilized.

The estradiol level on Day 2/3 tells us if the ovary is struggling to grow an egg. When the estradiol is balanced, we see increased pregnancy levels likely due to increased egg quality, indicating that the ovary is not struggling with this process. Estradiol gives us a sense of where the ovaries are in their aging process and can help us rule out DOR (Diminished Ovarian Reserve) and POI (Premature Ovarian Insufficiency).
P4

Progesterone (P4)

The progesterone hormone helps in the development and maintenance of the endometrial lining of the uterus so that a fertilized egg can implant successfully. P4 also tells us both IF you actually ovulated and how large the egg was. A larger egg is more compatible with a successful pregnancy. By testing P4, we can tell if your fertility is being affected by ovulatory dysfunction.
TT

Total Testosterone (TT)

A balance of testosterone is important for developing a healthy egg for ovulation. Too much testosterone—as is common with PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome)—can interfere with ovulation by suppressing the development and release of healthy-sized follicles. Too little testosterone—as is common in DOR (Diminished Ovarian Reserve) and POI (Premature Ovarian Insufficiency)—can also interfere with ovulation health and frequency.
DHEA-s

Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulfate (DHEA-S)

DHEA-S is a precursor hormone produced by the adrenal glands, and can be turned into testosterone or estrogen. Supporting DHEA-S can help with ovarian recruitment, for those who have few ovulations due to low available follicles DOR (Diminished Ovarian Reserve) or POI (Premature Ovarian Insufficiency). As a supplement, this needs to be used with caution to not prematurely exhaust the follicle pool. By testing, we can determine if this would be helpful or harmful to use to support fertility goals.
TPO Ab

Thyroid Peroxidase
Antibodies (TPO ab)

The presence of TPO Ab in your bloodstream shows a current attack on the thyroid tissue by your body’s own immune system and is often associated with an increased risk of miscarriage, preterm labor, and concurrent autoimmune disorders, such as POI (Premature Ovarian Insufficiency). It is also associated with developing hypothyroidism, if not already present, which has associated risks for pregnancy and fertility.
TSH, fT3, fT4

Thyroid Hormones (TSH, fT3, fT4)

Thyroid hormones regulate the body's metabolic rate, heart and digestive functions, brain development, muscle control, and maintenance of our bones.

A balanced thyroid is very important for optimizing fertility. Overt or subclinical hypothyroidism can increase miscarriage rates and negatively affect the neurological development of the fetus in-utero.

Additionally, because an imbalance TSH can cause severe exhaustion, it's important to identify and balance to maintain healthy energy levels during preconception, pregnancy, and postpartum.
FI

Fasting Insulin

Insulin is the key the body uses to open up the cells to receive the blood sugar they need. Too much sugar floating around in the blood—without actually being used by the cells—can be harmful to fertility and pregnancy.

Maintaining a healthy blood sugar is imperative for improving the health of your eggs and maintaining a healthy pregnancy. Individuals with diabetes, pre-diabetes, and/or PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) often have insulin resistance, which is like having a key that is trying to open a sticky or rusty lock—it makes it harder than it has to be!
HbA1C

Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1C)

HbA1c gives doctors a good indication of your average blood glucose levels over the last 3 months. This is important for fertility as it informs us about the exposure of the eggs to excess blood sugar, which can harm egg quality. It also tells us if you might be at risk for gestational diabetes in pregnancy, which is important to know in order to manage both your health and the health of your baby.
D

Vitamin D

Healthy Vitamin D levels have been shown to increase pregnancy rates and decrease the risk of preterm delivery. It is also suggested to decrease the risk of preeclampsia in pregnancy. Additionally, optimal Vitamin D levels during pregnancy can decrease the baby's risk of some chronic conditions, such as diabetes in adults.
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