Male Serum Hormones Advanced Profile

Overview:

Serum testing of sex hormones can be used to determine circulating endogenous hormone levels in men who are not using topical hormone supplementation (see the dried blood spot or saliva testing options for men using hormone therapy). The Advanced Profile provides a broader overview of the health and balance of sex and thyroid hormones and includes LH which, if low, can indicate excessive testosterone supplementation. Iron status, important for thyroid health, is assessed with ferritin measurement. PSA and prolactin are included as a prescreen for testosterone therapy to exclude prostate issues and pituitary prolactinoma.