Menopause Hormone Profiles

What can I expect from Menopause Hormones Profile?
This home test checks for the important hormones needed to give information about menopause. It can also help with hormone replacement therapy monitoring, period problems and other hormone related issues. It can identify the hormonal changes expected at the onset of menopause.
 
Hormones (3 Biomarkers)
Hormones are biochemical substances produced by various glands in the body, forming a part of the endocrine system. They are secreted directly into the bloodstream and travel to specific organs or tissues where they exert their effects. 
Hormones act as chemical messengers and play a crucial role in regulating many physiological processes in the body. Their functions include:
Growth and Development: Hormones like growth hormone and thyroid hormones are essential for normal growth and development, particularly during childhood and adolescence.
Metabolism: Hormones such as insulin, glucagon, and thyroid hormones regulate metabolism, influencing how the body uses and stores energy.
Reproduction: Hormones like oestrogen, progesterone, testosterone, luteinizing hormone (LH), and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) are vital for sexual development and reproductive function.
Mood and Cognitive Functions: Hormones can influence brain function, affecting mood, stress levels, and cognitive abilities. Examples include cortisol, which is involved in stress response, and oestrogen, which can affect mood and cognitive function.
Regulation of Body Functions: Hormones regulate a wide range of body functions, including blood pressure, heart rate, appetite, sleep cycles, and body temperature.
Response to Stress and Injury: Hormones such as adrenaline (epinephrine) and cortisol are released in response to stress or injury, preparing the body to react to challenging situations.
The endocrine system, which includes glands like the pituitary, thyroid, adrenals, pancreas, and gonads (ovaries and testes), works intricately to maintain hormonal balance. 
Imbalances in hormone levels can lead to various health problems, such as diabetes, thyroid disorders, growth disorders, reproductive issues, and mood disorders. 
Hormones are integral to the overall functioning of the human body and your wellbeing.
 
Follicular Stimulating Hormone
Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) is a gonadotropin, a type of hormone produced by the pituitary gland, which plays a crucial role in the reproductive systems of both men and women.
In women, FSH is key to the menstrual cycle and fertility: Ovarian Follicle Development: FSH stimulates the growth of ovarian follicles in the ovary before the release of an egg at ovulation.
Estradiol Production: The developing follicles produce estradiol, an estrogen, which is crucial for the reproductive cycle.
Menstrual Cycle Regulation: FSH levels vary throughout the menstrual cycle and are highest just before ovulation.
 
Luteinizing Hormone
Luteinising Hormone (LH) is a hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland in the brain. It plays a vital role in sexual development and functioning for both men and women.
In women, LH is essential for regulating the menstrual cycle. It triggers ovulation, the process where an egg is released from the ovary. This hormone's levels fluctuate throughout the menstrual cycle, peaking just before ovulation. In men, LH stimulates the production of testosterone by the testes. Testosterone is crucial for sperm production and maintaining male reproductive health.
Testing for LH levels can be important for several reasons:
Assessing Fertility: In women, LH testing is often used to determine the timing of ovulation for those trying to conceive. For men, an LH test can help evaluate the function of the testes and testosterone production, which is important for understanding fertility issues.
Diagnosing Menstrual Irregularities: Abnormal LH levels can be a cause of irregular or absent menstrual cycles, which is an important diagnostic factor in conditions like polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) or amenorrhea (absence of menstruation).
Evaluating Pituitary Function: Since LH is produced by the pituitary gland, abnormal levels can indicate issues with pituitary function. This might be relevant in the diagnosis of pituitary disorders.
Monitoring Hormone Replacement Therapy: LH levels can be checked to monitor the effectiveness of hormone replacement therapy, particularly in the context of menopausal symptoms or hypogonadism in men.
Understanding Early or Delayed Puberty: In children, abnormal levels of LH can be a sign of either early (precocious) or delayed puberty, helping guide further investigation and management.
An LH test is a valuable tool in understanding reproductive health, diagnosing and managing disorders of the reproductive system, and monitoring treatments related to hormonal issues.
 
Oestradiol
Oestradiol is a form of oestrogen, which is a female sex hormone. It plays a crucial role in the development and functioning of female reproductive tissues, such as the breasts, ovaries, and uterus. Oestradiol is also important in regulating the menstrual cycle and reproductive system.
In addition to its role in the reproductive system, oestradiol has other significant functions. It helps maintain bone density, supports cardiovascular health, and influences mood and cognitive function. The hormone is produced primarily in the ovaries in premenopausal women and is also produced in smaller amounts by other tissues such as the adrenal glands, fat tissues, and the brain, both in women and in men
 
Levels of oestradiol vary throughout a woman's life, being highest during the reproductive years and dropping significantly after menopause.
Testing oestradiol levels can be important for various reasons, such as evaluating fertility, understanding the causes of menstrual irregularities, assessing menopausal status, or monitoring hormone replacement therapy.
Low levels can lead to symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, and osteoporosis, while unusually high levels may indicate conditions like ovarian tumors or estrogen dominance.
Oestradiol, although typically associated with women, also plays important roles in men's health. In men, oestradiol is produced mainly by the conversion of testosterone through the action of an enzyme called aromatase, which is present in fat tissues, the brain, testes, and other tissues.
 
Thyroid (1 Biomarkers)
Thyroid disorders are common but often remain undiagnosed. If your thyroid isn't functioning properly, it can cause tiredness, mood problems and weight issues. 
 
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH): are made by the pituitary gland in the brain to stimulate the thyroid gland (located by the throat). The hormones that are produced are used to regulate weight, body temperature and muscle strength. Levels of TSH are measured as it is an indicator of thyroid disease and is commonly tested with Free T4 and Free T3. It will give you a very good indication of whether your thyroid is functioning normally or not which can lead to tiredness, mood problems and weight issues.