Hormone Panel

Estradiol – The primary female sex hormone responsible for regulating the menstrual cycle, skin elasticity, bone strength, and health of both the bladder and vagina.

Estrone – The primary estrogen in postmenopausal women and directly converted from androstenedione or other androgens.

Progesterone – essential for balancing the powerful effects of estrogen. An imbalance of theses two hormones is linked to weight gain, insomnia, anxiety, depression, migraine, cancer, uterine fibroids, ovarian cysts and osteoporosis. Also responsible for preparing the body for pregnance.

Pregnenolone – A precursor to all steroid hormones including cortisol, and reproductive hormones. The formation of pregnenolone comes from cholesterol.

Androstenedione – can be converted to testosterone and estrogens and is the principal steroid produced by the postmenopausal ovary.

Insulin-like growth factor 1 is a hormone that helps promote normal tissue growth. Deficiency can lead to lower bone and muscle mass.

Cortisol – produced by the adrenal glands, are interconnected to DHEA. DHEA is a precursor to testosterone and estrogens and affects the concentration of these hormones.

Free and weakly bound testosterone reflects an individuals biologically active circulating testosterone.   Decreased levels have been associated with diminished libido and loss of bone density. Testosterone in conjuction with estrogen is crucial in minimizing hot flashes, sleep disturbances, night sweats and vaginal dryness.

Pituitary Gland – synthesizes both the follicle-stimulating hormone FSH and luteinizing hormone LH. A balance of these hormones are important for menstrual ease, fertility, and avoiding amenorrhea.

The liver produces sex hormone-binding globulin SHBG, which transports testosterone, DHEA, and estradiol in the blood as biologically inactive forms to be used by the body’s tissues.

Thyroid is responsible for regulating hormone balance and works complimentary with the adrenal glands. Thyroid disease is the second most common endocrine disorder affecting women of reproductive age.

Fasting Glucose – provides information about glucose metabolism. Blood glucose dysreulation is related to metabolic syndrome, obesity, inflammation, oxidative stress and polycystic ovarian syndrome.

Comprehensive Metabolic Panel CMP (14 tests) –provides a glimpse into the body’s health, metabolism and chemical balance. It can also help determine liver and kidney function