Studio : TestCountry/ZRT Laboratory Publisher : TestCountry/ZRT Laboratory Binding : Health and Beauty Product Description Due to state law, we cannot ship this test to NY. Our ZRT Comprehensive Female Profile II tests the following hormone levels: Estradiol, Progesterone, Testosterone (T), Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG), DHEA-S, Cortisol (Cx4), Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH), Free Triiodothyronine (fT3), Free Thyroxine (fT4), Thyroid Peroxidase (TPO). By testing the levels of these hormones together, ZRT can create a hormone profile for the donor, which gives a more complete picture of health beyond testing a single hormone level.
Saliva FAQ's:
Do I need to stop my current hormone therapy before taking a hormone test? No, there are optimal times to perform the test when using hormone therapy ie: 12-24 hours after last dose of topical gels, 1-2 days after applying a patch, 6-10 hours after taking progesterone pills (including birth control pills) but you do not need to stop taking any hormone supplements. What are some factors that can affect thyroid function? Thyroid function can be affected by nutritional deficiencies including iodine selenium and by exposure to elements including bromine, arsenic, selenium, mercury cadmium. Who should test their thyroid function? Routine screening is recommended for those experiencing symptoms such as: weight gain or inability to gain weight, feeling cold all the time, low energy, hair loss, irregular bowel movements or depression. Testing thyroid function is also recommended for individuals over the age of 50, anyone with a family history of thyroid disorders and those with autoimmune disorders. Who should test their cortisol levels? Anyone who is experiencing symptoms of high or low cortisol and those with chronic stress caused by situations like high stress jobs or family lives should test their cortisol levels. In addition, those with health concerns such as diabetes, depression, anxiety disorders, alcoholism chronic pain would also benefit from testing. 0
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