Hormones

Cortisol is known as the “stress hormone”. It is produced by the adrenal glands and the amount in the blood depends on the time of day. Levels at 8:00 in the evening are usually less than half the amount present in the blood at 8:00 in the morning. Your report will include the value measured in your blood, reference values (the upper and lower limits for most healthy people by gender and age), and an interpretation with general recommendations.

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DHEA- S (dehydroepiandrosterone-sulfate) is a steroid which is produced by both the adrenal gland and the testes.  Levels in the blood increase with puberty and then decline significantly with age.  It is a major precursor of other steroid hormones such as estrogen and testosterone.  In females, DHEA-S is used to diagnose causes of  masculinization and hirsuitism (excess growth of hair).

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Estradiol is the most potent estrogen and in women comes almost entirely from the ovaries.  Estradiol is present in both males and females and the amount in the blood depends on age, sex, and time during the menstrual cycle.  Estrogens have beneficial effects on bone density and cholesterol. Your report will include the value measured in your blood, reference values (the upper and lower limits for most healthy people by sex, age group and menstrual cycle), and an interpretation with general recommendations.

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Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH) is a hormone produced by the pituitary gland which with LH (Luteinizing Hormone) controls the function of the ovaries in women and the testes in men.  In men, FSH stimulates the production of sperm and in women, FSH and LH stimulate the ovaries and the production of estrogens.  The amount of FSH in the blood depends on age, gender, and in women, on the phase of the menstrual cycle. Your report will include the value measured in your blood, reference values (the upper and lower limits for most healthy people by sex, age group and menstrual cycle), and an interpretation with general recommendations.

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Luteinizing Hormone (LH) is a hormone produced by the pituitary gland which with FSH (Follicle-Stimulating Hormone) controls the function of the ovaries in women and the testes in men.  In men, LH controls the production of testosterone.  In women, LH causes release of the ovum (egg) by the ovaries and with FSH controls production of estrogens. The amount of LH in the blood depends on age, sex, and in women, on the phase of the menstrual cycle. Your report will include the value measured in your blood, reference values (the upper and lower limits for most healthy people by sex, age group and menstrual cycle), and an interpretation with general recommendations.

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Progesterone is a female sex hormone important for implantation and maintaining pregnancy.  During pregnancy, the main source of progesterone is the placenta.  Progesterone is also produced in small amounts by the adrenal glands in both men and women and by the testes in men.  The amount in the blood depends on sex, age, stage of pregnancy, or phase of menstrual cycle. Your report will include the value measured in your blood, reference values (the upper and lower limits for most healthy people by sex, age group and menstrual cycle), and an interpretation with general recommendations.

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Testosterone is produced by the testes in men.  In women, testosterone levels are usually less than 10% those of men.  Testosterone is important for the development and maintenance of male sex characteristics and contributes to muscle bulk, bone mass, sex drive and functioning. Your report will include the value measured in your blood, reference values (the upper and lower limits for most healthy people grouped by sex and age), and an interpretation with general recommendations.

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Price : US$39.00