Male Hormone System

Male Hormone Profile 

Traditionally male hormone changes with age were not considered problematic because fertility in men usually persists until an advanced age. However, there is growing awareness that hormone fluctuations play a vital role in a man's health over the course of his lifetime. More careful evaluation shows that progressive age related changes, including decreased muscle mass, strength, vigour and energy, loss of libido may all indicate imbalances in male hormones. In particular, changes in the production of testosterone can exert a profound influence on sexual function, bone density, fat metabolism, mood states, energy levels, and even physical appearance of skin and muscle tone.

The Male Hormone Profile is an accurate, convenient, non-invasive saliva assay that evaluates testosterone activity in men. It also includes an analysis of the stress hormones (cortisol and DHEA) and melatonin, providing a more complete picture of how theses hormones may also be playing a role in testosterone imbalances. Optimal health is often dependant on the balance of these hormones, not just a single hormone.

 

Testosterone

Testosterone is the major anabolic hormone with levels peaking around the age of 20 years, and declining steadily thereafter. It is produced by the testes and adrenal glands. Production in the testes is sensitive to stress, smoking, environmental toxins, oestrogen and nutritional deficiencies. The increase in these factors has resulted in a growing incidence of male infertility, a doubling of testicular cancer and a decrease in male sexual function.

Signs and Symptoms of testosterone imbalance

• Lowered libido
• Fatigue and irritability
• Night sweats and mental burnout
• Weight gain
• Diminished facial/ body hair
• Gynecomastia
• Decreased muscle mass
• Erectile dysfunction
• Loss of bone density
• Cardiovascular disease
• Insulin resistance

Melatonin

The hormone melatonin is a major modulator of annual and circadian biorhythms in the body, and has a far-reaching biological influence over most of the autonomic, hormonal and behavioural functions of the human body.

Melatonin’s diurnal rhythm is synchronised by the light dark cycle and is strongly affected by day length, artificial lighting, electromagnetic energy and exercise. The longer the length of night the longer the duration of melatonin secretion. The exposure of light to the retina alters the amount of serotonin metabolised to melatonin, thus exposure to sufficient levels of light at night can rapidly reduce melatonin production. 

Conditions associated with abnormal melatonin production

• Abnormal sexual development

• Cardiovascular disease

• Cancer

• Delayed sleep phase syndrome

• Depression – high levels

• Headaches (tension and cluster)

• Immune disorders

• Insomnia

• Jet lag

• Premature ageing

• Multiple Sclerosis

• Seasonal Affective Disorder

• Stress

Adrenal Stress Index

Stress is cumulative and the body perceives emotional, physical and metabolic stress in a similar way. Despite its origin all types of stress affect the body in the same way. Chronic maladaption to stress signalled by imbalances of cortisol and DHEA can lead to the most common health complaints of the 21st century. Since both excesses and deficiencies of DHEA and cortisol have been implicated in the aetiology of various illnesses, preventative and therapeutic approaches should emphasis the critical importance of maintaining the proper equilibrium of these adrenal hormones.

Signs and symptoms associated with adrenal stress
(Please note this list is not exhaustive)

• High blood pressure
• Mood swings, depression
• Anxiety, panic attacks, nervousness
• Mental fatigue and/or fear of not being able to cope
• Insomnia, early morning waking
• Headaches, migraines
• Low libido
• Infertility, male impotence
• Low energy, tiredness, low motivation
• Weight gain and decreased muscle mass
• Calcium loss from the bones
• Poor concentration and memory

Pricing

Description		(RRP) Price
Male Hormone Profile		£160.00
Testosterone		£65.00
Melatonin		£70.00
Adrenal Stress Index		£70.00
Comprehensive Adrenal Stress Index		£90.00

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