Why test levels of hormones?

Hormones like follicle stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone have important physiological functions, and abnormal levels can help diagnose causes of dysfunction in other areas.

What do you test for?

• Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)
• Lueteinizing hormone (LH)
• Pregnenolone
• Progesterone
• Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)

Why test androgens?

Androgens are steroid hormones that stimulate the development of male characteristics (e.g., facial hair, muscle growth, etc.). They play important physiological roles in women as well. Optimizing levels of androgens can have a tremendous impact on energy, libido, body composition, aging, and cognitive function.

What are the symptoms of low androgens or hypogonadism?

• Excess body fat and/or low muscle mass
• Low libido
• Poor cognitive function
• Fatigue
• Poor mood/depression

What do you test for?

• Testosterone – total and free
• Dihydrotestosterone (DHT)
• Androstenedione

Why test estrogens?

Estrogens are steroid hormones that stimulate the development of female characteristics (e.g., breasts, female body shape, etc.). They play important physiological roles in men as well. High levels of estrogens can have deleterious effects for both sexes.

What are the symptoms of excess estrogens?

In men:

• Excess body fat and/or low muscle mass
• Low libido
• Fatigue
• Gynecomastia (“man boobs”)
• Increased risk for prostate cancer

In women:

• Increased risk for breast, ovarian, and uterine cancer
• Osteoporosis
• Thyroid dysfunction
• Irregular menstruation
• Hot flashes
• Fatigue
• Insomnia

What do you test for?

• Estrone (E1)
• Estradiol (E2)
• Estriol (E3)