The Strength in Hormones Podcast

Episode 141:Understanding Stimulatory Hormones: LH, FSH, TSH

April 8, 2026·32 min
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Understanding Stimulatory Hormones: LH, FSH, TSH In this episode, we break down the role of key stimulatory hormones—LH, FSH, and TSH—and how they influence ovulation, thyroid function, and overall hormonal function. You’ll learn how to interpret LH:FSH ratios (including patterns seen in PCOS), what low vs. high levels really indicate, and why timing your labs is critical for accurate insights. We also discuss the limitations of urine hormone testing and the essential labs to run alongside these markers to uncover root-cause imbalances and optimize fertility, cycles and metabolism. A few things we chat about in this episode 👇👇👇 Why LH, FSH, and TSH are key hormone signals What’s missing from urine hormone testing When to test LH, FSH and TSH and why timing matters What your LH:FSH ratio can reveal about patterns like PCOS What low vs. high FSH and LH levels indicate What labs you should always run alongside these hormones   Important show links 👇👇👇 Apply to work 1:1 with us in our coaching program Get my thyroid inflammation lab decoder guide Follow me on Instagram Rate the show! Please give us a 5 star rating in your podcast app

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