The Male Hormone Panel evaluates 9 different hormones involved in male reproductive and sexual functions through a saliva testing.
The Expanded Male Hormone Panel (eMHP) also includes:
Testosterone – This hormone is produced in the testes and is necessary for healthy male reproductive function.
Androstenedione – Another important reproductive hormone precursor. Is a weak (androgen) and a precursor to both male and female hormones.
Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) – Excess DHT is associated with enlargement of the prostate or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BHP) and male pattern baldness.
DHEA and DHEA-S – A hormone produced in the adrenal glands as a precursor to testosterone and estrogen.
Estrone & Estradiol (Estrogens) – Frequently thought of as “female hormones”, estrogens play important roles in male health as well. High estrogens have been associated with breast enlargement, prostate cancer, fat redistribution, and obesity.
Progesterone – Progesterone is often perceived as a ‘female’ hormone, however it is also produced in men and is a precursor to testosterone and estrogens.
Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) is a hormone that stimulates sperm production. It is released from the pituitary gland in the brain.
Luteinizing Hormone (LH) is another pituitary hormone that stimulates testosterone production by the testes.
Hormone imbalances in men can contribute to:
Decreased libido
Erectile dysfunction
Sleep disorders
Decreased muscle mass and strength
General fatigue/decreased energy
Increased risk for coronary artery disease or heart attack
Hair loss or thinning
Increased fat accumulation
Urinary / prostrate problems
Decreased bone density osteopenia or osteoporosis
Weakened immune function
Irritability and depression
For more information: https://www.diagnostechs.com/our-tests/male-hormones/