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Hormone Testing

Endocrine Tests

Comprehensive Thyroid Assessment is a thorough analysis of thyroid hormone secretion and metabolism, including central thyroid regulation and activity, peripheral thyroid function, and thyroid autoimmunity. This serum test allows the practitioner to pinpoint commonly occurring imbalances that underlie a broad spectrum of chronic illness including unexpected weight loss or troublesome weight gain

Adrenal Stress and Fatigue can be assessed using the Adrenocortex Stress Profile. This is a salivary assay of cortisol and DHEA, imbalances of which are associated with ailments ranging from obesity and menstrual disorders to immune deficiency and increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Read more about stress here. Our page on Fatigue can be found here.

Mens Hormone Profile analyzes four saliva samples over a 24-hour period for levels of testosterone. Elevated levels suggest androgen resistance, while decreased levels can result from such causes as hypogonadism, hepatic cirrhosis, lipid abnormalities and aging. The comprehensive profile includes the Adrenocortex Stress Profile and the Comprehensive Melatonin Profile to reveal how testosterone is influenced by cortisol, DHEA, and melatonin.

Womens Hormone Profile analyzes eleven saliva samples over a 28-day period for the levels of ß-estradiol, progesterone, and testosterone, providing clues about menstrual irregularities, infertility, endometriosis, breast cancer, and osteoporosis. The comprehensive profile includes the Adrenocortex Stress Profile and the Comprehensive Melatonin Profile to reveal how the sex hormones are influenced by cortisol, DHEA, and melatonin. Read about the normal female hormone cycle here.

Oestrogen Metabolism Assessments, Urine or Serum evaluate how oestrogen is being processed in the body. The tests yield clinical insight into many oestrogen-dependent conditions and provide important tools for monitoring dietary, lifestyle and hormone therapies. Read about the normal female hormone cycle here.

Menopause Profile examines three salivary samples over a 5-day period to determine levels of ß-oestradiol, oestriol, oestrone, progesterone, and testosterone for women who are menopausal. The comprehensive profile includes the Adrenocortex Stress Profile and the Comprehensive Melatonin Profile to reveal how the sex hormones are affected by the influences of cortisol, DHEA, and melatonin. Read about the normal female hormone cycle here.

Comprehensive Melatonin Profile analyzes three saliva samples for the secretion pattern of this important hormone. Melatonin imbalance has been associated with Seasonal Affective Disorder, infertility, sleep disorders, and compromised immune function. Read about sleep problems here.