FSH (Follicle Stimulating Hormone)
FSH is released by the pituitary and stimulates ovarian follicle growth in women and sperm production in men. In women, FSH rises dramatically during menopause as ovarian reserve declines, and is also elevated in primary ovarian insufficiency; low FSH suggests hypothalamic or pituitary dysfunction. In men, elevated FSH can indicate testicular failure.
Optimal range: who says what
No institution or named practitioner we track states an optimal target for FSH (Follicle Stimulating Hormone). How we verify ranges.
- No stated targetNo separate optimal establishedRanges shift across the menstrual cycle and rise permanently at menopause; day-3 FSH is used in fertility assessment
- Lab reference intervalFollicular: 3.5-12.5 mIU/mL, Mid-cycle: 4.7-21.5 mIU/mL, Postmenopausal: 25.8-134.8 mIU/mLWhat a lab report flags against. A lab interval is not an optimal target.
15 of 21 itemized panels
Sex Hormones (Female)
Why FSH (Follicle Stimulating Hormone) matters
Stimulates egg development in ovaries. Elevated in menopause and ovarian failure. Low in pituitary disorders. Used to assess fertility and menopausal status.
Which Providers Test FSH (Follicle Stimulating Hormone)?
Cheapest: Mito Health at $297/year. Most comprehensive: Function Health, 160+ biomarkers for $365/year.
15 panels that include it, cheapest first
| Provider | Annual Cost | Total Biomarkers | $/Biomarker |
|---|---|---|---|
| $297 | 100+ | $2.97 | |
 Superpower | $349 | 100+ | $3.49 |
| $349 | 75+ | $4.65 | |
 WHOOP Advanced Labs | $349 | 65 | $5.37 |
 Function Health | $365 | 160+ | $2.28 |
| $365 | 100+ | $3.65 | |
| $375 | 108 | $3.47 | |
| $449 | 83 | $5.41 | |
| $495 | 80+ | $6.19 | |
| $499 | 100+ | $4.99 | |
| $700 | 138 | $5.07 | |
| $895 | 100+ | $8.95 | |
| $996 | 59 | $16.88 | |
| $1188 | 70+ | $16.97 | |
| $1950 | 130+ | $15.00 |
$/Biomarker is annual cost divided by the panel's advertised biomarker count, not the price of this one test. We track 23 blood test providers (32 plans); 21 of those plans are itemized marker by marker. Compare all of them.
6 itemized panels do not include FSH (Follicle Stimulating Hormone)
Labcorp OnDemand · Life Extension Elite · InsideTracker · Marek Health Base · Empirical Health · Oura Health Panels
11 providers not itemized in our matrix
We have not itemized these marker by marker (some sell tests one at a time), so this page cannot say whether they offer FSH (Follicle Stimulating Hormone). Check with them directly.
Life Extension Standard · Quest Health · Ultrahuman Blood Vision · Lifeforce · Hundred Health · Personalabs · Walk-In Lab · HealthLabs · WHOOP Specialized Panels · Marek Health Essential · Vitality Blueprint Upload
Experts discussing FSH (Follicle Stimulating Hormone)
Podcast episodes where clinicians and researchers cover this marker in depth. Curated by hand; an episode is listed only when the marker is a substantial topic, not a passing mention.
- Dr. Natalie Crawford: Female Hormone Health, Fertility & VitalityDisclosure: Huberman Lab has been sponsored by Function Health, which appears in our blood-test comparisons.
- Female Hormone Health, PCOS, Endometriosis, Fertility & Breast Cancer | Dr. Thaïs AliabadiDisclosure: Huberman Lab has been sponsored by Function Health, which appears in our blood-test comparisons.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the optimal range for FSH (Follicle Stimulating Hormone)?
No separate optimal established: Ranges shift across the menstrual cycle and rise permanently at menopause; day-3 FSH is used in fertility assessment. Lab reference interval: Follicular: 3.5-12.5 mIU/mL, Mid-cycle: 4.7-21.5 mIU/mL, Postmenopausal: 25.8-134.8 mIU/mL. That is what a lab report flags against, not an optimal target.
Which blood test providers include FSH (Follicle Stimulating Hormone)?
15 of the 21 blood testing panels we itemize marker by marker include FSH (Follicle Stimulating Hormone) in their panels. This biomarker is widely available across major providers.
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Medical Disclaimer
This information is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider about your specific health needs.
Last reviewed Sep 23, 2026 · First published Sep 30, 2025