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Saliva Hormone Testing - Perimenopause, Menopause and Andropause |
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HORMONE TESTING FOR WOMEN AND FOR MEN This page provides products and information to help you measure your hormone levels. While laboratories measure hormones in several ways, research indicates that the most accurate way to do so is through saliva. To learn why we recommend saliva hormone testing, read the article by John R. Lee, M.D. about this matter. Knowing your saliva hormone levels is an important first step in assessing where your hormones may be out of balance and determining whether your current natural hormone regimen is working for you. If you are wondering whether certain symptoms may be due to a hormone imbalance, this is a quick, easy, and accurate way to find out. If you are not a healthcare provider and want to test your hormone levels, this page provides you with a fast, simple and accurate way to do so. You can purchase the test kits online and they will be promptly mailed to you with specific instructions. The kits come from ZRT Laboratory, a respected provider of hormone testing products. For help in deciding which saliva tests you should order, feel free to take our online Hormone Balance Test. NOTE: New York State Residents
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Female/Male Saliva Profile I (5 Tests) This profile provides a good basic assessment of the most important sex and adrenal hormones. It is collected in the morning when hormone levels should be at their peak. It contains five (5) tests: Estradiol (E2), Progesterone (Pg), Testosterone (T), DHEA-S (DS), and morning Cortisol (C1). Health Insurance Code:
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Female/Male Saliva Profile II (6 Tests) This profile includes the same tests as the Female/Male Saliva Profile I, plus adds a PM Cortisol test to provide a more comprehensive evaluation of adrenal function. The test results can also be compared to Dr. David Zava’s breast cancer profile. It contains six (6) tests: Estradiol (E2), Progesterone (Pg), Testosterone (T), DHEA-S (DS), morning Cortisol (C1), and night Cortisol (C4). Health Insurance Code:
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Female/Male Saliva Profile III (8 Tests) This profile provides the most in-depth assessment of the sex and adrenal hormones. It includes the same tests as the Female/Male Saliva Profile I, plus adds three Cortisol tests to provide a complete evaluation of diurnal adrenal function. The test results can also be compared to Dr. David Zava’s breast cancer profile. It contains eight (8) tests: Estradiol (E2), Progesterone (Pg), Testosterone (T), DHEA-S (DS), and Cortisol tested in the morning (C1), noon (C2), evening (C3), and night (C4). Health Insurance Code:
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Estrogen Dominance - Saliva (2 Tests) ** Costs less than ordering these tests separately! ** Estrogen dominance, a syndrome that Dr. John Lee was the first to identify, is a condition where estrogen levels are higher than they should be relative to progesterone levels. This test measures both estrogen and progesterone by testing Estradiol (E2), the most potent estrogen, and Progesterone (Pg). The test results give you the levels for both hormones and the all-important ratio between the two. Learn more about estrogen dominance. Health Insurance Code:
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Hormone Trio - Saliva (3 Tests) ** Costs less than ordering these tests separately! ** This is the best basic assessment of the major reproductive hormones for both women and men. It includes Estradiol (E2), Progesterone, (Pg), and Testosterone (T). Dr. Lee encouraged his readers to test these three hormones at the same time, as their levels relative to each other are of critical importance to one’s overall health. Health Insurance Code:
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Adrenal Stress Profile Best comprehensive assessment of adrenal gland function. Recommended with excessive stress, chronic fatigue, sleep disorders and allergies; indicator of immune function. Tests DHEA-S (DS) and Cortisol in the morning (C1), noon (C2), evening (C3), and night (C4). Note: Customers with less severe symptoms of adrenal disorders, or customers with limited budgets, are welcome to consider other tests of adrenal function that we offer on this page. These include: Diurnal Cortisol (4 tests); AM/PM Cortisol; and AM Cortisol. Please read the descriptions of these products that appear below for further guidance. Health Insurance Code:
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Diurnal Cortisol (4 Tests) Cortisol helps convert sugar (glucose) and fat into energy and helps the body to manage stress. It is the master hormone of the adrenal system that rises and falls in distinct patterns every 24 hours. This profile assesses that pattern by measuring Cortisol in the morning (C1), noon (C2), evening (C3), and night (C4). It is suggested for those suffering from physical or emotional stress, chronic fatigue, obesity, depression, sleep disorders, allergies, and immune function disorders. Health Insurance Code:
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AM/PM Cortisol This test is suggested for those suffering from situational stress, morning or evening fatigue, or sleep disorders. It is a basic indicator of adrenal imbalance that tests Cortisol in the morning (C1) and night (C4). Health Insurance Code:
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AM Cortisol (C) This test is suggested for those suffering from situational stress and morning fatigue. It is a basic indicator of adrenal imbalance that tests Cortisol in the morning (C1). Health Insurance Code:
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DHEA-S Recommended with androgen (male hormone) deficiency or excess symptoms; indicator of stress level, mental performance and insulin resistance. Health Insurance Code:
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Estradiol (E2) The most predominant of the estrogens. Testing is recommended with symptoms of estrogen deficiency or excess (see the link to The Hormone Balance Test, above). Best tested in concert with progesterone, as an imbalance of these two hormones is associated with major symptoms of menopause and disorders of the reproductive system. Testing is also recommended when supplementing with a compounded preparation of bioidentical estrogens containing estradiol (e.g. ""Biest"" preparations contain estradiol and estriol OR ""Triest"" preparations containing estradiol, estriol and estrone). Health Insurance Code:
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Estriol (E3) It is recommended that estriol levels be measured when supplementing with a compounded preparation of bioidentical estrogens containing Estriol (e.g. ""Biest"" preparations contain estriol and estradiol OR ""Triest"" preparations containing estriol, estradiol and estrone). Health Insurance Code:
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Estrone (E1) It is recommended that estrone levels be measured when supplementing with a compounded preparation of bioidentical estrogens containing Estrone (e.g. ""Triest"" preparations contain estrone, estradiol and estriol). Health Insurance Code:
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Progesterone (Pg) Recommended with symptoms of deficiency or excess (see The Hormone Balance Test link above). Best tested in concert with estradiol, as an imbalance of these two hormones is associated with major symptoms of menopause and disorders of the reproductive system. Health Insurance Code:
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Testosterone (T) Recommmended with deficiency or excess symptoms (see The Hormone Balance Test link above); indicator of low sex drive, hair loss/excess, muscle and bone status. Health Insurance Code:
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