Menopause Check
Why should my hormone levels be tested?
Research has shown that following menopause, a marked decrease
in levels of estrogen and other sex hormones produces several distinct changes in
female physiology. These changes can have a dramatic impact on a woman's physical
and emotional health. Many conditions associated with this period of a woman's life,
however, can be effectively overcome or modulated by re-establishing optimal hormonal
balance. Low hormones levels have been shown to be the underlying cause for symptoms
associated with:
Vaginal dryness
Frequent headaches
Foggy thinking
Skin elasticity
Irregular Blood sugar levels
Lean body mass
Muscle and bone development
Fatigue
Sleep Disorders
Hypertension/Heart Disease
Loss of libido
Impaired thyroid
The Menopause Profile identifies deficiencies (or excesses) of
important sex hormones (estradiol, progesterone, and testosterone) and provides an
easy-to-use tool for monitoring clinical therapy.
The Comprehensive Menopause Profile includes measures of cortisol, DHEA, and
melatonin, to get a more complete picture of how adrenal hormones and melatonin
may also be playing a role in producing symptoms and/or imbalances.
How does the test work?
As women become increasingly aware of the role that hormones play in
their health throughout their entire lives, they are realizing the urgent need for reliable,
clinically relevant assessment of hormone activity. The Menopause Profile is a safe,
non-invasive saliva assay that analyzes levels of progesterone, testosterone, ß-estradiol
over a 2 week period. Simply follow the enclosed instructions and mail your samples to Great
Smokies Diagnositc Laboratories. Your results will be mailed directly to your home within
seven business days.
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