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What Do The Inhibin Test Numbers Of A 73-year-old Indicate?
I am 73 years old and had a GCT with a complete hysterectomy on 12/13. At that time my InhibinB test was 10. My Inhibin test numbers have gone as follows: 3/15 was 21, 6/15 was 15, 3/16 was 27 and on 6/16 the number was 36. Why are they increasing? Is this something to be concerned about?
Thu, 14 Nov 2019
Hello,
Firstly I need to know if you underwent hysterectomy alone or oophorectomy as well.
Inhibin is a hormone that is produced by ovaries, if these are not removed along with the uterus then it's going to be raised.
In your case it is a tumor marker after the procedure and its levels are measured to see the disease activity.
I am afraid your levels are on a rising trend, you should see your surgeon doctor as soon as possible.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr SAMEEN BIN NAEEM, General & Family Physician
Firstly I need to know if you underwent hysterectomy alone or oophorectomy as well.
Inhibin is a hormone that is produced by ovaries, if these are not removed along with the uterus then it's going to be raised.
In your case it is a tumor marker after the procedure and its levels are measured to see the disease activity.
I am afraid your levels are on a rising trend, you should see your surgeon doctor as soon as possible.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr SAMEEN BIN NAEEM, General & Family Physician
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