When should the tests be done?
Hormone tests for men are worth doing prophylactically once a year, as well as when there are symptoms that may suggest a hormonal disorder. These may include:
- decreased libido and potency problems,
- permanent fatigue and lack of energy,
- weight fluctuations,
- loss of muscle mass,
- excessive sweating,
- hair loss,
- mood swings, irritability, depression,
- difficulties with concentration,
- ginecomastia (enlargement of the mammary glands in men),
Early diagnosis helps prevent the development of diseases associated with hormone deficiency or excess
What is included in the hormone testing package for men - optimal?
The testing package includes a set of laboratory tests performed on a venous blood sample. They allow assessment of key hormones that regulate a man's health
The package includes tests:
- LH (luteinizing hormone) - regulates testicular function and testosterone production.
- Prolactin - affects sexual function and fertility.
- Testosterone - a key male hormone, responsible for libido, muscle mass and strength.
- Free testosterone - the active form of testosterone, available to tissues.
- SHBG (sex hormone-binding globulin) - a protein that regulates the level of available testosterone.
- Cortisol - a stress hormone that affects metabolism and the body's response to stress.
- FSH (folliculotropic hormone) - regulates sperm production.
- Triiodothyronine free (FT3) - the active form of thyroid hormone, which regulates metabolism.
- Free thyroxine (FT4) - a thyroid hormone that affects metabolic rate.
- Estradiol - an estrogen also present in men, affecting hormonal balance.
- DHEAS (dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate) - a precursor of sex hormones.
- TSH (thyrotropic hormone) - regulates thyroid function.
Hormone testing package for men allows a comprehensive assessment of hormone levels and detection of possible disorders. The test results can help diagnose problems with fertility, libido, metabolic management and general health. Regular monitoring allows you to react quickly to any abnormalities and improve your quality of life