These cysts are also common among gymnasts, who repeatedly apply stress to the wrist. Ganglion cysts that develop at the end joint of a finger â also known as mucous cysts â are typically associated with arthritis in the finger joint, and are more common in women between the ages of 40 and 70 years. A mucous cyst at the end of the index finger.
FSH levels are determined by a blood test which is usually combined with other tests to diagnose hormonal levels and depending on the results may indicate reproductive problems such as low sperm count, lack of menses, or anovulation. A low level of FSH may indicate an imbalance in the pituitary or hypothalamus.
For menstruating women, the normal values for FSH blood test, is 4.7 mlU/ml to 21.5 mlU/ml, while for post-menopausal women, it is 25.8 mIU/ml to 134.8 mIU/ml. If the level is higher than 25, then the woman may be in the peri or premenopausal stage, while she is approaching menopause, if the level is around 50. However, the normal range for FSH can vary from lab to lab, which should be considered while evaluating the results of the test.