Male Hormone Health Profile

Measures levels of free prostate-specific antigen (FPSA), total prostate-specific antigen (TPSA), and calculates the prostate-specific antigen ratio (PSAR), aiding in the detection and monitoring of prostate conditions including prostate cancer.

Measures the level of testosterone, the primary male sex hormone (androgen), which plays a key role in the development of male reproductive tissues, secondary sexual characteristics, and overall health. It is also present in smaller amounts in females and is important for their reproductive and overall health as well. Testosterone levels are tested to diagnose and monitor conditions such as hypogonadism, infertility, and certain types of cancers.

Measures the level of SHBG, a protein produced by the liver that binds to sex hormones such as testosterone and estradiol, regulating their availability in the bloodstream. SHBG levels are used to assess androgen status, evaluate conditions related to hormone imbalance, and monitor treatment effectiveness in disorders such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and hypogonadism.

Prolactin is a hormone primarily associated with lactation (milk production) in women. It is produced by the pituitary gland in the brain. Elevated levels of prolactin can occur due to various reasons such as pregnancy, breastfeeding, certain medications, pituitary tumours (prolactinomas), and other medical conditions. Measurement of prolactin levels is important in evaluating fertility issues, menstrual irregularities, and conditions related to prolactin excess (hyperprolactinemia).

The Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulphate (DHEA-S) test measures the level of DHEA-S in the blood to evaluate adrenal gland function and diagnose conditions related to hormone imbalance, such as adrenal tumours, adrenal insufficiency, or certain types of virilising syndromes.

Measures the level of FSH, a hormone that plays a key role in regulating the reproductive system, including the development of follicles in the ovaries and sperm production in men, aiding in the diagnosis and management of infertility, menstrual disorders, and pituitary gland function.

Calculates the ratio of total testosterone to SHBG levels in the blood, providing an estimate of the amount of bioavailable testosterone (unbound and biologically active) in the bloodstream. The FAI is used to assess androgen status, evaluate conditions related to testosterone imbalance, and monitor treatment effectiveness in disorders such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and hypogonadism.