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:
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Testosterone – This hormone is produced in the testes and is necessary for healthy male reproductive function.
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Androstenedione – Another important reproductive hormone precursor. Is a weak (androgen) and a precursor to both male and female hormones.
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Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) – Excess DHT is associated with enlargement of the prostate or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BHP) and male pattern baldness.
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DHEA and DHEA-S – A hormone produced in the adrenal glands as a precursor to testosterone and estrogen.
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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.
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Progesterone – Progesterone is often perceived as a ‘female’ hormone, however it is also produced in men and is a precursor to testosterone and estrogens.
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Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) is a hormone that stimulates sperm production. It is released from the pituitary gland in the brain.
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Luteinizing Hormone (LH) is another pituitary hormone that stimulates testosterone production by the testes.
Hormone imbalances in men can contribute to:
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Decreased libido
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Erectile dysfunction
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Sleep disorders
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Decreased muscle mass and strength
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General fatigue/decreased energy
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Increased risk for coronary artery disease or heart attack
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Hair loss or thinning
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Increased fat accumulation
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Urinary / prostrate problems
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Decreased bone density osteopenia or osteoporosis
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Weakened immune function
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Irritability and depression
For more information: https://www.diagnostechs.com/our-tests/male-hormones/