Female Sex Hormones Combinations Tests
Master Glands Hormone Combinations Tests
(These control the sex hormones, and all interrelated bodily functions)
* Available with the complete package, cannot be tested individually.
Estrogen / Estradiol : Develops and maintains both the reproductive system and female characteristics, such as breasts and pubic hair. Estrogen total is used to check concerns with puberty, fertility, menopause, and other conditions. Plays an important role in the regulation of testosterone, several brain functions, bone health, skin health, sexual function/libido, cardiovascular function, and cholesterol regulation. Estrogen just be in proper balance with testosterone, a balance that can change with age.
Progesterone : A precursor to numerous hormones, including estrogen and testosterone. Progesterone stimulates and regulates various body functions, such as ovulation, and plays a major role in maintaining pregnancy. It is also used in combination with estrogen as part of hormone replacement therapy, to help control the amount of estrogen going into the body. Enhances libido, improves mood, controls weight, increases muscle mass, increases energy, keeps bones strong, and more.
Testosterone Total : (bound testosterone): The grand total of all testosterone available in the bloodstream. 98% proportion is normal for bound testosterone 2% that’s left is known as “free testosterone.” For example, a patient may not need more testosterone. They may simply need less of substances that tend to convert testosterone into other substances such as estrogen (associated with soy products).This is why it may be critically important to test for free testosterone levels and not just total testosterone alone.
Testosterone Free (free testosterone): Enables testosterone functionality, which includes cell replication in bones and muscles. Too little free testosterone can lead to poor muscle development, irritability, lowered sex drive, and more. Both men and women can have health problems because of low or high levels of testosterone. Women with high levels of testosterone may develop polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
Dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEA): Also known as androstenolone. A precursor for sex steroids including estrogen and testosterone. Also plays an important role in immune function and stress response. Regulates the balance between estrogen and testosterone. An important test to determine proper function of the adrenal glands, where DHEA is produced.
17 OHP. Produced in the adrenal cortex, 17 hydroxyprogesterone, also known as the stress hormone, is the basis of the cortisol hormone, important for immunities and metabolism. A higher amount of 17 OHP indicates the lower production of cortisol and vice versa.
Luteinizing (LH): Also known as lutropin. Produced and released in the anterior pituitary gland. Triggers the production and secretion of androgens. Regulated by estrogen and plays a crucial role in the menstrual cycle. LH is necessary for stimulation of the ovarian follicles in the ovary that are responsible for the production of estrogen. Affected by endocrine system disruptors, such as MSG, fluoride, and soy consumption.
Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH): A hormone released by the pituitary (master) gland in the brain. Stimulates the growth of ovarian follicles in the ovary before the release of an egg from one follicle at ovulation. It also increases estrogen production during certain cycles.
Sex Hormone-Binding Globulin (SHBG): A protein made in the liver, binds tightly to 3 sex hormones: estrogen, dihydrotestosterone (DHT), and testosterone. It’s the main transport for sex hormones in the body.
Prolactin (PRL): Secreted by the pituitary gland. Appropriate prolactin levels play a critical role in overall health. In women who are pregnant or nursing, increased levels are necessary for adequate milk production, however, if levels are raised in the absence of pregnancy or breast feeding, a serious health condition may be the cause. Higher levels of prolactin have been associated with tumors involving the lungs, pituitary gland, and kidneys.
Pregnancy test (Optional and additional fee).
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH): The best way to initially test thyroid function is to measure the TSH level in a blood sample. A high TSH level indicates that the thyroid gland is failing because of a problem that is directly affecting the thyroid (primary hypothyroidism). The opposite situation, in which the TSH level is low, usually indicates that the person has an overactive thyroid that is producing too much thyroid hormone (hyperthyroidism).
Occasionally, a low TSH may result from an abnormality in the pituitary gland, which prevents it from making enough TSH to stimulate the thyroid (secondary hypothyroidism). In most healthy individuals, a normal TSH value means that the thyroid is functioning normally.
Triiodothyronine (T3 or T3RU): A T3 resin uptake (also called a T3 uptake or T3RU) is performed as part of an evaluation of thyroid function. The thyroid is a gland in the neck that produces the hormones that help regulate many body processes, including growth, energy balance, body temperature, and heart rate. Thyroid function involves the interaction of many hormones, including triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4). Both of these hormones exist in two forms in the blood. The more abundant forms are bound to a carrier protein called thyroxin-binding globulin (TBG), which helps transport the hormones through the body. The less abundant forms circulate unattached or “free.” Only the free forms of the thyroid hormones (free T4 and free T3) are available to affect body processes. The T3 resin uptake is used by doctors to estimate the amount of TBG in the blood, and how much T4 and T3 in the blood is free form and available to affect the body.
Active Thyroid Hormone (Free T3): This test is used to evaluate thyroid function. It is primarily used to diagnose hyperthyroidism. It is also used to assess abnormal binding protein disorders and to monitor thyroid replacement and suppressive therapy.
Unbound Thyroxin (Free FT4): This test is used to evaluate thyroid function in individuals who may have protein abnormalities that could affect total T4 levels. It is used to evaluate thyroid function and monitor replacement and suppressive therapy.
Thyroxine Total (T4): A T4 test measures the blood level of the hormone T4, also known as thyroxine, which is produced by the thyroid gland and helps control metabolism and growth. The T4 test is performed as part of an evaluation of thyroid function. T4 measures the entire amount of thyroxine in the blood, including the amount attached to blood proteins that help transport the hormone through the bloodstream.
Free Thyroxine Index (T7 / FTI): FTI stands for the Free Thyroxine Index and is also sometimes referred to as T7. It is a calculated value determined from the T3 uptake test and total T4 test and provides an estimate of the level of free T4 in the blood.
Intact Parathyroid Hormone Level (IPTH): Parathyroid Hormone test measures the level of parathyroid hormone (PTH) in the blood. PTH, also known as parathormone, is made by the parathyroid glands. These are four pea-sized glands in the neck. PTH controls the level of calcium in the blood. Calcium is a mineral that keeps bones and teeth healthy and strong. It’s also essential for the proper functioning of nerves, muscles, and heart.
Fasting: No
Specimen: Blood
Results: 3-5 Business Days
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