What causes low FSH and LH?

The excessive amount of testosterone or estradiol can inhibit FSH and LH secretion. Intentional (iatrogenic) secondary hypogonadism: Prolonged administration of high doses of anabolic steroids (by athletes) or GnRH analogs (for prostate cancer) can cause low FSH or LH levels.

Can low FSH and LH be treated?

Hormone therapy If the cause is due to low testosterone, treatment with hormone injections (LH and FSH) is usually successful. However, it may take a year or longer of hormone therapy to get enough sperm production and bring back fertility.

What happens if there is too little LH and FSH?

What happens if I have too little follicle stimulating hormone? In women, a lack of follicle stimulating hormone leads to incomplete development at puberty and poor ovarian function (ovarian failure). In this situation ovarian follicles do not grow properly and do not release an egg, thus leading to infertility.

What does a low FSH hormone level mean?

If you are a woman, low FSH levels may mean: Your ovaries are not making enough eggs. Your pituitary gland is not working correctly. You have a problem with your hypothalamus, a part of the brain that controls the pituitary gland and other important body functions. You are very underweight.

What does low LH and FSH really mean?

FSH and LH regulate the development, growth, and reproductive processes of the body. In aging men and women, a rise in FSH and LH can indicate the onset of menopause/andropause . In women that are still menstruating, low levels of FSH and LH may indicate excessive estrogen which can result in estrogen dominance.

What causes low FSH level?

The underlying cause of the low FSH levels may be related to malfunctioning of the pituitary gland. Any trauma or damage caused by tumors or inflammatory processes of the brain may affect normal production of FSH. Low levels of FSH can be also a characteristic of mental retardation Turner’s syndrome, ovarian cysts, meningitis etc.

What does it mean to have low LH levels?

Low levels of LH may be a sign of “secondary ovarian failure,” which means the problem starts with the pituitary gland or hypothalamus (a part of the brain). In men, high levels of LH in the blood are a sign of a problem with the testicles.

What are the effects of low FSH?

The FSH test can predict when women will naturally stop having her period, which usually happens after the age of 45. Low sperm count. This could also include symptoms like lower sex drive or muscle mass. Early or late puberty.