
Comprehensive Male I (Saliva: E2, T, DS, Cx4) (Blood Spot: PSA, TSH, fT3, fT4, TPOab)
This test measures analytes E2 (estradiol), T (testosterone), DS (DHEAS) and Cx4 (cortisol) in saliva and PSA, TSH, fT3 (free T3), fT4 (free T4) and TPOab in bloodspot.
When you have hormone-related symptoms, it is usually not a clear-cut case of one hormone level being abnormal, or even one hormone system. In fact, because of the role that hormones play as chemical messengers to wake up the genome in specific target tissues throughout the body, it makes sense that all hormone systems work in concert with each other to maintain a state of balance. This could be likened to the instruments in an orchestra playing together in harmony; when one instrument is off key or playing too loudly or softly (analogous to too much or too little hormone), the overall harmony is affected. In a similar manner, the adrenal, thyroid, and sex hormones work in harmony, and when one or more of the hormones in any one system become unbalanced, this affects the harmony or balance of the whole system.
As men age, their levels of testosterone begin to decline, usually beginning around the mid-40s. This heralds what is commonly known as andropause, the male counterpart to menopause. While this is a natural part of aging, the decline in testosterone production by the testes can be more precipitous in some men than others.
Some hormones (estradiol, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA-S and cortisol) can be determined in either blood spot or saliva, and so your choice depends on which of these is the most suitable for the individual patient.
- Adverse changes in the blood lipid profile
- Androgen deficiency
- Depression
- Erectile dysfunction
- Irritability
- Loss of muscle mass and strength
- Low libido
- Low testosterone levels
- Hypogonadism
- Metabolic syndrome
- Osteoporosis
- Prostate cancer prevention and treatment
- Sleep disturbances
- Weight gain
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Your questions answered
Certain tests may ask you to remove certain foods from your diet for a short period, or discontinue some supplements before taking your sample. All details of any adjustments required can be found on the individual test pages under ‘Collection Instructions’. These will also be sent to you in full with your test kit.
If the test you are taking would be impacted by medication then this will be noted on the sample form when you receive the test kit. You would just need to state the medication you are taking, the dose and when you take it. Not all tests will require this information. You must not discontinue any medication without consulting your prescribing physician.
Yes, all tests include international shipping and return by courier in the stated price.
Yes, all tests can be shipped worldwide. You will be asked for your shipping details at checkout.
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