Hormone Levels That Should Be Checked Last updated: Nov 19, 2009

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Hormone testing is the best way to determine your hormone levels. Without testing and uncovering specific hormone deficiencies or excesses, it becomes easier to make prescription mistakes.

 
 

Signs, symptoms & indicators of Hormone Levels That Should Be Checked:
 
 
Symptoms - Reproductive - Female Cycle  Breast soreness during cycle
  Unexplained missed periods

Symptoms - Reproductive - General
  Weak sexual desire
  Vaginal dryness
  Difficulty conceiving children
 
 

Risk factors for Hormone Levels That Should Be Checked:
 
 
Childhood  Late/early/delayed puberty onset

Symptoms - Food - Intake
  (Very) low fat/oil intake

Symptoms - Reproductive - General
  History of vaginal dryness
 
 

Recommendations for Hormone Levels That Should Be Checked:
 
 
Lab Tests/Rule-Outs  Test / Monitor Hormone levels
 
 


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Weak or unproven link
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GLOSSARY

Hormones:  Chemical substances secreted by a variety of body organs that are carried by the bloodstream and usually influence cells some distance from the source of production. Hormones signal certain enzymes to perform their functions and, in this way, regulate such body functions as blood sugar levels, insulin levels, the menstrual cycle, and growth. These can be prescription, over-the-counter, synthetic or natural agents. Examples include adrenal hormones such as corticosteroids and aldosterone; glucagon, growth hormone, insulin, testosterone, estrogens, progestins, progesterone, DHEA, melatonin, and thyroid hormones such as thyroxine and calcitonin.