Hormone Levels That Should Be Checked

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

Key

	Weak or unproven link
	Highly recommended

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.