Take the guesswork out of knowing your hormone levels .
Postmenopause Hormone Panel:
The DiagnosTechs PHP uses accurate, noninvasive salivary testing to evaluate hormones that play a role in female reproductive function. These tests provide insight into factors that may contribute to common menopausal symptoms and are useful for monitoring hormone levels in women on bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. The Postmenopause Panel uses a single saliva collection and is ideal for women who are postmenopausal.
Postmenopause Hormone Panels may be helpful for evaluating:
• Hot flashes Memory loss or difficulty concentrating
Insomnia
Bone loss or osteoporosis
Depression or anxiety
Loss of muscle mass
Night sweats
Weight gain
Fatigue
Risk of cardiovascular disease or heart attack
Changes in menstrual cycle
Urinary incontinence
Vaginal dryness
Low libido
Your saliva samples are used to test:
Three forms of estrogen:
Estrone (E1) - The predominant estrogen in postmenopausal women. A significant portion of estrone production takes place in fat cells, and elevated levels are associated with an increased risk for certain types of cancer.
Estradiol (E2) - Produced in the ovaries, fat cells, and adrenal glands, this form of estrogen has the strongest activity. Estradiol levels decrease after menopause, which may contribute to bone loss, hot flashes, and other symptoms.
Estriol (E3) - The least potent of the three estrogens. Measuring levels of estriol is important for evaluating overall estrogen status.
Progesterone:
Produced in the ovaries, levels of this hormone decline around menopause. Progesterone is important for maintaining a healthy endometrium in a normal menstrual cycle.
DHEA:
A hormone produced in the adrenal glands, DHEA is a precursor to estrogen and testosterone.
Testosterone:
Usually considered a male hormone, testosterone plays an important role in maintaining muscle mass, bone density, metabolism, energy, and libido. Elevated levels are associated with symptoms such as hair loss, acne, and facial hair growth.
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