Hormone Profile
Hormone Profile Testing
Hormone imbalance is a very common condition in our society these days found not only in women, but men as well, and the root of many undesirable and disruptive psychological and physiological symptoms. Hormones have a profound impact on the brain and body and play a major role in our physical and psychological health and well-being. Among other things, they regulate mental processes, mood, metabolism, growth, prenatal development, sexual development and function, metabolism and tissue function.
Women's Hormone Profile
Why are these hormone levels important? Hormones are crucial to a woman's reproductive health. The main hormones affecting the menstrual cycle and fertility are produced by glands in the brain and by the ovaries. Those hormones regulate menstruation, fertility, and sex drive (libido) - any one of which can be adversely affected if the production of these hormones goes out of balance. As most women approach mid-life, hormonal changes gradually cause reproductive organs to shut down, eventually leading to menopause.
Women’s Hormone Profile Includes:
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Anti Mullerian Hormone (AMH)
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17 OH Progesterone
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Dehydroepiandrostenedione Sulphate (DHEAS)
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Sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG)
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Testosterone Free
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Progesterone (P4)
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Prolactin
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Estradiol (E2)
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Cortisol
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Thyroid Function Test (FT3, FT4, TSH)
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Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
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Luteinizing Hormone (LH)
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Ferritin
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Vitamin B12
Who should be tested?
You should strongly consider testing if you are a woman struggling with infertility, or if you are experiencing changes that suggest the onset of menopause. In addition, strongly consider testing if you are experiencing abnormal menstrual cycles, abnormal or heavy vaginal bleeding, fatigue, moodiness, low sex drive, loss of muscle tone or increased body fat.
Men's Hormone Profile
Why are these hormone levels important? Hormones are crucial to male reproductive health. They also help regulate male sex drive, facial and body hair growth, and proper muscle development.
Men’s Hormone Profile Includes:
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Dehydroepiandrostenedione Sulphate (DHEAS)
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Dihydrotestosterone (DHT)
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Sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG)
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Testosterone, Total & Free
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Progesterone (P4)
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Estradiol (E2)
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Cortisol
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Thyroid Function Test (FT3, FT4, TSH)
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Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
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Luteinizing Hormone (LH)
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Ferritin
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Vitamin B12
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Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA)
Who should be tested?
You should strongly consider testing if you are a man struggling with male infertility (low sperm count), low sex drive, erectile dysfunction, moodiness, loss of muscle tone or increased body fat. Even if you are not exhibiting symptoms, the prostate cancer check is a valuable investment in your future health and wellness.