HORMONE PROFILE ASSAY – MALE AND FEMALE
A hormone profile assay is a diagnostic test that measures various hormone levels in the body, providing crucial insights into reproductive health and endocrine function for both males and females.
Male Hormone Profile Assay
In men, the hormone profile assay typically includes the measurement of:
- Testosterone: The primary male sex hormone responsible for sperm production, libido, and secondary sexual characteristics.
- Luteinizing Hormone (LH): Stimulates testosterone production from the testes.
- Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH): Essential for sperm production.
- Prolactin: High levels can affect sexual function and sperm production.
- Estradiol: Although a female hormone, it's present in small amounts in men and is important for modulating libido, erectile function, and spermatogenesis.
- Thyroid Hormones (TSH, T3, T4): Thyroid dysfunction can affect overall metabolism and reproductive health.
Female Hormone Profile Assay
In women, the hormone profile assay typically includes:
- Estradiol: A form of estrogen, crucial for regulating the menstrual cycle and reproductive system.
- Progesterone: Important for regulating the menstrual cycle and maintaining early stages of pregnancy.
- Luteinizing Hormone (LH): Triggers ovulation and development of the corpus luteum.
- Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH): Stimulates the growth of ovarian follicles.
- Prolactin: Elevated levels can interfere with ovulation and menstrual cycles.
- Anti-Müllerian Hormone (AMH): Indicates ovarian reserve and fertility potential.
- Thyroid Hormones (TSH, T3, T4): Essential for overall metabolic function and reproductive health.
