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The hormone 17-hydroxyprogesterone is a building block for producing the hormone cortisol. Cortisol is produced mainly by the adrenal cortex (the outer part of the two adrenal glands, located above the kidneys). Cortisol is called the "stress hormone" because it's secreted in larger amounts as part of the body's response to physical or emotional stress.
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| | | This test measures the level of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) in the blood. ACTH is a hormone made by the pituitary gland, a small gland at the base of the brain. ACTH controls the production of another hormone called cortisol. |
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| |  Aldosterone is a hormone produced in the outer section (cortex) of the adrenal glands, which sit above the kidneys. It plays a central role in the regulation of blood pressure mainly by acting on organs such as the kidney and the colon to increase the amount of salt (sodium) reabsorbed into the bloodstream and to increase the amount of potassium excreted in the urine
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| | |  An aldosterone test measures the level of aldosterone (a hormone made by the adrenal glands) in the urine. Aldosterone helps regulate sodium and potassium levels in the body. This helps control blood pressure and the balance of fluids and electrolytes in the blood. |
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| | Amenorrhoea is the absence of menstrual periods. Apart from during childhood, pregnancy, breastfeeding and menopause, the absence of periods may be caused by a problem with the reproductive system. One of the most common causes of amenorrhoea is when the body’s hormones are disrupted. |
| | |  Andropause or late-onset hypogonadism is a common disorder which increases in prevalence with advancing age. Diagnosis of late-onset of hypogonadism is based on presence of symptoms suggestive of testosterone deficiency - prominent among them are sexual symptoms like loss of libido, morning penile erection and erectile dysfunction; and demonstration of low testosterone levels
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Cortisol is a steroid hormone that regulates a wide range of vital processes throughout the body, including metabolism and the immune response. It also has a very important role in helping the body respond to stress.
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A cortisol urine test is also called a urinary free cortisol test or UFC test. It measures the amount of cortisol in your urine. Cortisol is a hormone produced by the adrenal glands, which are located on top of the kidneys. Cortisol is often released in response to physical or emotional stress.
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| |  Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is an endogenous androgenic steroid produced by the ovaries and adrenal glands. Research suggests that DHEA can be converted to testosterone in peripheral tissues |
| | |  This test measures the levels of DHEA sulfate (DHEAS) in your blood. DHEAS stands for dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate. DHEAS is a male sex hormone that is found in both men and women. DHEAS plays an important role in making the male sex hormone testosterone and the female sex hormone estrogen. |
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| | 11-Deoxycorticosterone, or simply deoxycorticosterone, also known as 21-hydroxyprogesterone, as well as desoxycortone, deoxycortone, and cortexone, is a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal gland that possesses mineralocorticoid activity and acts as a precursor to aldosterone. It is an active mineralocorticoid. |
| | |  measures the amount of dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in the blood. DHT is best known for its roles in causing male pattern hair loss and prostate problems. The DHT blood test is also known as Dihydrotestosterone, Androstaner-3-one and Hydroxy-5α |
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The Erectile Dysfunction/Impotence Profile includes testing for the following:
- Lipid Profile
- Glucose
- Hemoglobin A1C (HbA1C)
- Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)
- Prolactin
- Total Testosterone
- Free Testosterone
- Prostate-specific antigen (PSA)
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| | | This profile checks for the full range of female hormones and is very useful for giving information about Fertility, Menopause, period problems andHormone Replacement Therapy monitoring and other hormone related problems. |
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| | | Hirsutism is excessive hair growth in women. The causes of hirsutism can be located in the ovaries, adrenal glands and hormones as well as being due to familial and idiopathic reasons. |
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When deciding whether to have hormone replacement therapy (HRT), it's important to understand the risks and monitor response to the treatment. This profile measures the major hormones, glucose and lipids for HRT monitoring.
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| | | This test measures the amount of insulin in your blood. Insulin is a hormone that helps move blood sugar, known as glucose, from your bloodstream into your cells. |
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| | Insulin resistance is when cells in your muscles, Fat, and Liver don’t respond well to insulin and can’t use glucose from your Blood for energy. To make up for it, your Pancreas makes more insulin. Over time, your blood sugar levels go up. |
| | | Luteinising hormone, like follicle stimulating hormone, is a gonadotrophic hormone produced and released by cells in the anterior pituitary gland. It is crucial in regulating the function of the testes in men and ovaries in women. |
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| |  This profile checks for the full range of male hormonesand is very useful for giving information about fertility.It is also covers a full range of hormones relevant tosports and testosterone supplementation. |
| | | Melatonin is a hormone that controls the daily circadian rhythm and is best known for its role in helping to initiate sleep. Imbalances can also include depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), behavioural changes, mood disorders, and stress among others. |
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| | Melatonin is a hormone that controls the daily circadian rhythm and is best known for its role in helping to initiate sleep. Imbalances can also include depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), behavioural changes, mood disorders, and stress among others. |
| | | Menopause is the time that marks the end of your menstrual cycles. It's diagnosed after you've gone 12 months without a menstrual period. Menopause can happen in your 40s or 50s, but the average age is 51. |
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Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions that occur together, increasing your risk of heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes. These conditions include increased blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat around the waist, and abnormal cholesterol or triglyceride levels. |
| | | Parathyroid glands produce parathyroid hormone, which plays a key role in the regulation of calcium levels in the blood. Precise calcium levels are important in the human body, since small changes can cause muscle and nerve problems. |
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| | The pituitary is a pea-sized gland that is attached to an area at the base of the brain called the hypothalamus. The pituitary gland is part of the endocrine system; a system of glands that produce and regulate hormones. The hypothalamus communicates with the rest of the brain and nervous system. It senses the body’s need for more or less of a particular hormone and controls the amount of hormone released from the pituitary gland. |
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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder common among women of reproductive age. Women with
PCOS may have infrequent or prolonged menstrual periods or excess male hormone (androgen) levels. The ovaries may develop numerous small collections of fluid (follicles) and fail to regularly release eggs.
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| | Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormone disorder that affects teenage girls and women. It is the most common endocrine disorder in women.
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| | A progesterone test measures the level of progesterone in the blood. Progesterone is a hormone made by a woman's ovaries. Progesterone plays an important role in pregnancy. It helps make your uterus ready to support a fertilized egg |
| | | The serotonin test measures the level of serotonin in the blood. Blood is drawn from a vein (venipuncture), usually from the inside of the elbow or the back of the hand. A needle is inserted into the vein, and the blood is collected in an air-tight vial or a syringe. Preparation may vary depending on the specific test. |
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| | Serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine) is synthesized from the essential amino acid tryptophan via the intermediate 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP). Serotonin production sites are the central nervous system (CNS), where it acts as a neurotransmitter, and neuroectodermal cells, chiefly gastrointestinal (GI) enterochromaffin cells (EC-cells). The CNS and peripheral serotonin pools are isolated from each other. EC-cell production accounts for 80% of the body's serotonin content.Serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine) is synthesized from the essential amino acid tryptophan via the intermediate 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP). Serotonin production sites are the central nervous system (CNS), where it acts as a neurotransmitter, and neuroectodermal cells, chiefly gastrointestinal (GI) enterochromaffin cells (EC-cells). The CNS and peripheral serotonin pools are isolated from each other. EC-cell production accounts for 80% of the body's serotonin content. |
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