Hormone Testing
Why is Hormone Testing for Men Important:
- Male Hormone testing is important in diagnosing potential problems and assists males to achieve peak performance/function.
- It also assists in indication levels of testosterone levels that decrease in age leading to possible testicular issues, illness’ and thyroid problems.
Men’s Basic Hormone Panel:
- CBC with Differential, Comp Metabolic Panel, Triiodothyronine (T3 Free), Estradiol, TSH, Prolactin, Lipid Panel, Prostate-Specific Ag (PSA), Thyroxine (T4), Testosterone
Why is Hormone Testing for Women Important:
- Female Hormones are substances that transmit chemical messages in the body and have different effects on physical development, reproduction, and mood.
- In women, hormone testing assists with indicating puberty, fertility, menopause, and health conditions.
Women’s Basic Hormone Panel:
- CBC with Differential, Comp Metabolic Panel, Testosterone, Thyroid Peroxidase (TPO) Ab, FSH, Thyroxine (T4), Prolactin, Lipid Panel, HCG, Triiodothyronine (T3 Free), Progesterone, Estradiol, TSH
What Hormone Tests Indicate:
Estradiol: An important hormone for supporting overall health and happiness, in adequate supply is essential for women to avoid unwanted symptoms of imbalance.
Progesterone : For regulating your menstrual cycle and keeping other hormonal activity in check, progesterone is a powerful ally. It also helps stabilize mood, brain function, and energy levels.
Testosterone and DHEA-S:Testosterone is just as important for women as it is for men. In a woman’s body, testosterone is responsible for fueling your sex drive, as well as improving your ability to build and maintain lean muscle. Healthy levels of DHEA are considered a key indicator of longevity and a lower incidence of disease. It’s also the most plentiful sex hormone in the body.
Sex Hormone Binding Globulin: It helps to bind steroid hormones for the purpose of transport in the bloodstream. In case SHBG increases and sex steroid levels fall it could lead to over training syndrome.
Cortisol: Cortisol is a stress hormone responsible for releasing adrenaline when we are in danger or under pressure. While it does serve a practical purpose, too much cortisol can be toxic and contribute to a host of negative symptoms.