Can a fsh blood test detect pregnancy?

Question

My doc ordered some hormone tests and FSH was one of them. Bit confused matlab can that test actually tell if im pregnant or is it for something else? Anyone know?

Anisha Bagchi · Answer

No, FSH is for checking your ovarian reserve and egg quality, not pregnancy. You need a Beta hCG blood test or a simple urine test kit.

Himani Nair · Answer

FSH test won't help you find out if you're pregnant. Please visit your doctor and ask for a Beta hCG blood test, especially if your periods are delayed.

Mrinalini Walia · Answer

FSH cannot detect it. Better to go for a standard home pregnancy test card.

Smita Bagchi · Answer

Oh I got so confused with these test names too and kept googling everything! FSH is different dear, you need hCG test for pregnancy. Ask your doc to guide u so you don't worry.

Esha Sachdeva · Answer

I am 14 weeks now and my doctor only did hCG and progesterone blood tests to confirm my pregnancy. Did your doctor specifically ask for FSH?

Richa Roy · Answer

No dear, FSH is not for pregnancy. Just buy a simple urine kit from the chemist, it works very easily.