Male Saliva Hormone Test Profile II

The Male Saliva Hormone Test Profile II is a comprehensive and specialized diagnostic tool specifically designed to measure the levels of six essential hormones in the male body. This non-invasive test utilizes saliva samples to provide accurate and reliable results, offering valuable insights into the hormonal balance and overall health of men. The following hormone tests are conducted as part of the Male Saliva Hormone Test Profile II:

• Testosterone Test (T): Testosterone, the primary male sex hormone, is assessed in this test. Testosterone is responsible for maintaining reproductive health, muscle mass, bone density, and overall vitality in men.
• Estradiol Test (E2): This test measures estradiol levels, a form of estrogen, in the body. Estrogen is crucial in regulating various functions, including bone health, mood, and sexual function.
• DHEAS Test (DS): The DHEAS test measures the levels of dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEAS), a hormone produced by the adrenal glands. DHEAS is involved in producing other hormones, such as testosterone, and is important for energy levels and overall well-being.
• Progesterone Test (Pg): This test evaluates the levels of progesterone, a hormone involved in the regulation of the menstrual cycle in women. In men, progesterone plays a role in various physiological processes, including libido and mood.
• Cortisol Morning Test (C): Cortisol is a hormone associated with the body's stress response. This test measures cortisol levels in the morning, providing insight into the body's ability to handle and manage stress.
• Cortisol Night Test (C.): This test measures cortisol levels in the evening, offering additional information about the body's stress response and the ability to unwind and relax.

Key Features

By analyzing these hormone levels, the Male Saliva Hormone Test Profile II provides a comprehensive assessment of the hormonal status in men. The results can help identify hormonal imbalances, determine potential underlying causes of various symptoms, and guide healthcare professionals in developing personalized treatment plans to optimize hormonal health and overall well-being.  Key Features and Benefits of the Male Saliva Hormone Test Profile II:

• Comprehensive Hormone Assessment: The test measures six essential hormones, including estradiol, testosterone, DHEAS, progesterone, cortisol (morning), and cortisol (night), providing a comprehensive analysis of the hormonal balance in men.
• Tracking Hormonal Changes: Monitoring hormone levels over time allows for the tracking of changes and trends, enabling individuals to manage symptoms associated with hormonal imbalances effectively.
• Identifying Testosterone Decline: Testosterone is the primary male hormone, and its levels naturally decrease with age. This test helps identify age-related testosterone decline and allows for early intervention if necessary.
• Understanding the Impact of Overtraining: Overtraining can lead to a reduction in testosterone levels. By assessing hormone levels, this test provides insights into the impact of overtraining on hormonal health and helps individuals make necessary adjustments to their exercise routines.
• Personalized Treatment Plans: The test results, accompanied by laboratory comments from a Hormone Specialist PhD, offer expert analysis and guidance on interpreting hormone levels. This information assists in developing personalized treatment plans to optimize hormone balance and manage related symptoms effectively.
• Convenient and Non-Invasive: The test can be performed at home, eliminating the need for clinic visits. Saliva samples are easy to collect and less invasive compared to blood tests, providing convenience and comfort to individuals.
• Suitable for Adults and Children: The Male Saliva Hormone Test Profile II is suitable for both adults and children, enabling individuals of all ages to assess their hormonal health.
• Timely Results: Test results are typically delivered within 3-5 working days after the laboratory receives the sample. This quick turnaround time ensures prompt access to hormone-level information.
• Visual and Detailed Test Results: Test results are presented in graphics and numbers, making it easy to understand and interpret hormone levels. Additionally, the laboratory comments by the Hormone Specialist PhD provide further analysis and recommendations based on the results.
• All-Inclusive Test Kit: The test kit includes a laboratory fee, eliminating the need for additional payments for laboratory costs and taxes.
• Shipping Convenience: Customers are responsible for shipping their samples to the laboratory, allowing flexibility and convenience in sample submission.
• Extended Validity: The test kit is valid for 12 months from the purchase date, allowing individuals to perform the test at their preferred time within the given timeframe.
• How and When to Collect Your Saliva Samples: Saliva Testing Instructions
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 SYMPTOMS

Male Estrogen/Progesterone deficiency symptoms

Male estrogen/progesterone deficiency can lead to various symptoms, including:

• Bone Loss: Estrogen plays a crucial role in maintaining bone health. In men, decreased estrogen levels can contribute to bone loss, leading to an increased risk of osteoporosis and fractures.
• Depression: Estrogen and progesterone help regulate mood and emotional well-being. Deficiencies in these hormones can contribute to feelings of depression, low mood, and decreased overall sense of well-being.
• Heart Palpitations: Estrogen and progesterone influence cardiovascular health and the regulation of heart function. Deficiencies in these hormones can lead to irregular heartbeats, heart palpitations, and an increased risk of cardiovascular problems.
• Hot Flushes: Hot flushes, characterized by sudden feelings of intense heat, flushing, and sweating, are commonly associated with estrogen deficiency. In men, decreased estrogen levels can lead to hot flashes and night sweats.
• Neck or Back Pain: Estrogen and progesterone have anti-inflammatory properties that can help alleviate pain and inflammation. Deficiencies in these hormones may contribute to increased muscle and joint discomfort, including neck or back pain. 
• Night Sweats and Sleeping Difficulties: Hormonal imbalances, such as estrogen and progesterone deficiency, can disrupt sleep patterns and contribute to night sweats. Men may experience excessive sweating during sleep, leading to disturbed sleep and difficulty falling or staying asleep.

Male Estrogen Dominance/ Progesterone deficiency symptoms

Male estrogen dominance and progesterone deficiency can manifest in several symptoms, including:

• Cold Body Temperature: Estrogen dominance in men can affect body temperature regulation, leading to feelings of coldness or difficulty maintaining a normal body temperature.
• Irritability: Hormonal imbalances, such as estrogen dominance and progesterone deficiency, can impact mood regulation. Men experiencing these imbalances may be more prone to irritability, mood swings, and emotional instability.
• Low Libido: Hormones like testosterone play a crucial role in regulating male sexual desire. Estrogen dominance and progesterone deficiency can disrupt the balance of sex hormones, leading to a decrease in libido or sexual interest.
• Prostate Problems: Estrogen dominance can potentially contribute to prostate issues in men. Imbalances in estrogen and progesterone levels may increase the risk of prostate enlargement (benign prostatic hyperplasia) or other prostate-related conditions.
• Increased Urinary Urge: Hormonal imbalances can impact bladder function. Men with estrogen dominance and progesterone deficiency may experience increased urinary urgency, feeling the need to urinate more frequently than usual.
• Decreased Urine Flow: Prostate health and hormone balance can influence urinary flow. Estrogen dominance and progesterone deficiency may decrease urine flow rate, making it more difficult to empty the bladder completely.
• Breast or Hips Weight Gain: Estrogen dominance in men can lead to an abnormal fat accumulation in certain areas, such as the breasts (gynecomastia) or hips. This weight gain pattern may result from hormonal imbalances affecting fat distribution.

Male low Androgens (DHEA/Testosterone deficiency) symptoms

Low androgens, such as DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone) and testosterone deficiency, can result in various symptoms in men. These symptoms may include:

• Allergies: Low androgens can affect the immune system, potentially leading to an increased susceptibility to allergies and allergic reactions.
• Apathy: Decreased androgen levels can contribute to feelings of apathy, a lack of motivation, and a general sense of indifference.
• Body Temperature Cold: Low androgens can impact thermoregulation, leading to feelings of coldness or difficulty maintaining a normal body temperature.
• Bone Loss: Androgens play a crucial role in maintaining bone health. Deficiencies in DHEA and testosterone can contribute to bone loss and increase the risk of osteoporosis and fractures.
• Burned-out Feeling: Low androgens can contribute to feelings of fatigue, both physical and mental, resulting in a burned-out sensation.
• Depression: Androgens have a significant impact on mood regulation. Low levels of DHEA and testosterone can contribute to feelings of depression, low mood, and decreased overall sense of well-being.
• Decreased Erections: Testosterone is essential for sexual function in men. Low testosterone levels can result in decreased frequency and quality of erections.
• Morning/Evening Fatigue: Androgen deficiency can lead to persistent fatigue, which may be particularly noticeable in the mornings and evenings.
• Mental Fatigue: Low androgens can contribute to mental fatigue, difficulty concentrating, and decreased mental sharpness.
• Decreased Flexibility: Androgens play a role in maintaining muscle and joint health. Deficiencies can result in decreased flexibility and mobility.
• Forgetfulness: Low androgens can affect cognitive function, including memory and attention, potentially leading to increased forgetfulness.
• Headaches: Hormonal imbalances, including low androgens, can contribute to headaches and migraines in some individuals.
• Heart Palpitations: Androgen deficiencies may affect cardiovascular health, potentially leading to irregular heartbeats, heart palpitations, and an increased risk of cardiovascular problems.
• Hot Flushes: While typically associated with estrogen deficiency in women, low androgens can also contribute to hot flashes and night sweats in men.
• Irritability: Hormonal imbalances can impact mood regulation, potentially leading to increased irritability and mood swings.
• Joint Pain: Low androgens can contribute to joint pain and discomfort, impacting overall joint health.
• Low Libido: Testosterone is a primary driver of male sexual desire. Deficiencies in DHEA and testosterone can result in a decrease in libido or sexual interest.
• Decreased Mental Sharpness: Androgens are involved in cognitive function, and their deficiency can result in decreased mental sharpness and cognitive abilities.
• Decreased Muscle Size: Testosterone is essential for maintaining muscle mass. Low androgens can lead to decreased muscle size and strength.
• Muscle Soreness: Androgen deficiency may contribute to increased muscle soreness and delayed recovery after exercise.
• Night Sweats: Low androgens can contribute to night sweats excessive sweating during sleep, leading to disrupted sleep patterns.
• Rapid Ageing: Androgen deficiencies may contribute to an accelerated ageing process, manifesting as increased signs of ageing, both physical and cognitive.
• Ringing in Ears: Low androgens may contribute to tinnitus, a ringing or buzzing sensation in the ears.
• Skin Thinning: Androgens play a role in maintaining skin health. Deficiencies can result in thinning of the skin and increased vulnerability to injury.
• Decreased Stamina: Low androgens can result in decreased stamina, reduced endurance, and decreased ability to engage in physical activities.
• Stress: Hormonal imbalances, including low androgens, can impact the body's stress response, potentially leading to increased stress levels and reduced resilience.
• Weight Gain: Androgens play a role in regulating metabolism and body composition. Low androgens can contribute to weight gain, particularly in the form of increased body fat.

Male high Androgens (DHEA/Testosterone deficiency) symptoms

• Acne: Elevated androgen levels can lead to increased sebum production, which can contribute to the development of acne or worsen existing acne.
• Aggressive Behavior: High androgens may potentially contribute to increased aggression or irritability in some individuals.
• Anxiety: Androgen excess can influence mood and anxiety levels, leading to increased feelings of anxiety and restlessness.
• High Blood Pressure: Elevated androgen levels have been associated with increased blood pressure in some cases.
• Oily Hair or Skin: Increased androgens can stimulate the sebaceous glands, resulting in oily hair and skin.
• Irritability: High androgens may contribute to mood swings, irritability, and increased sensitivity to stress.
• Nervousness: Elevated androgens can lead to increased nervousness or feelings of unease.
• Sleeping Difficulty: Hormonal imbalances, including high androgens, can disrupt sleep patterns and contribute to difficulties falling asleep or maintaining sleep.
• Sugar Craving: Androgen excess can potentially affect insulin sensitivity and glucose metabolism, leading to increased sugar cravings or carbohydrate cravings.
• Breast or Hips Weight Gain: In some cases, high androgens can lead to abnormal fat distribution, resulting in increased fat accumulation in the breasts or hips.

Male low Cortisol deficiency symptoms

Low cortisol levels in men, also known as cortisol deficiency or adrenal insufficiency, can manifest in various symptoms. Some of the symptoms associated with low cortisol levels include:

• Low Blood Pressure: Cortisol helps regulate blood pressure. Insufficient cortisol levels can lead to low blood pressure, resulting in symptoms like dizziness and lightheadedness.
• Low Blood Sugar: Cortisol plays a role in maintaining blood sugar levels. Decreased cortisol levels can contribute to low blood sugar, leading to symptoms such as fatigue, weakness, and shakiness.
• Chemical Sensitivity: Low cortisol levels may make individuals more sensitive to certain chemicals or environmental factors, potentially resulting in symptoms like headaches or hypersensitivity reactions.
• Depression: Cortisol is involved in mood regulation. Insufficient cortisol levels can contribute to feelings of depression, low mood, and decreased motivation.
• Dizzy Spells: Low cortisol levels can contribute to dizziness or lightheadedness, which may be experienced as dizzy spells or a feeling of unsteadiness.
• Fatigue: Cortisol helps regulate energy levels. Low cortisol levels can result in persistent fatigue, decreased stamina, and a general lack of energy.
• Infertility: Cortisol is involved in the production and regulation of reproductive hormones. Inadequate cortisol levels can potentially contribute to fertility issues in men.
• Irritability: Hormonal imbalances, such as low cortisol levels, can impact mood regulation, leading to increased irritability and mood swings.
• Joint Pain: Cortisol has anti-inflammatory properties. Low cortisol levels may contribute to increased joint pain or discomfort.
• Decreased Mental Sharpness: Cortisol plays a role in cognitive function. Insufficient cortisol levels can result in decreased mental sharpness, difficulty concentrating, and impaired memory.
• Slow Pulse Rate: Low cortisol levels can lead to a slower heart rate (bradycardia), which may be detected as a slow pulse rate.
• Decreased Stamina: Cortisol is involved in regulating energy and endurance. Low cortisol levels can contribute to decreased stamina and reduced ability to engage in physical activities.
• Stress: Cortisol is often called the "stress hormone" as it helps the body respond to stress. Low cortisol levels can result in an inadequate stress response, making individuals more susceptible to the negative effects of stress.
• Sugar Cravings: Cortisol influences glucose metabolism. Low cortisol levels may lead to increased cravings for sugar or carbohydrates.
• Swelling or Puffy Eyes/Face: Cortisol helps regulate fluid balance in the body. Insufficient cortisol levels can contribute to fluid retention, resulting in swelling or puffiness, particularly in the eyes or face.

Male high Cortisol deficiency symptoms

• Anxiety: Elevated cortisol levels can contribute to increased feelings of anxiety, nervousness, and restlessness.
• High Blood Pressure: Cortisol plays a role in regulating blood pressure. Excess cortisol can potentially lead to hypertension or high blood pressure.
• Depression: High cortisol levels can impact mood regulation and contribute to symptoms of depression.
• Forgetfulness: Prolonged exposure to high cortisol levels can potentially affect memory and cognitive function, leading to increased forgetfulness.
• Hot Flushes: While typically associated with menopause in women, high cortisol levels can also cause hot flashes or episodes of sudden heat in men.
• Decreased Mental Sharpness: Chronic high cortisol levels can impact cognitive function, leading to decreased mental sharpness, difficulty concentrating, and impaired memory.
• Decreased Muscle Size: Excess cortisol can have catabolic effects on muscle tissue, leading to muscle wasting and decreased muscle size.
• Nervousness: Elevated cortisol levels can contribute to feelings of nervousness, restlessness, and heightened sensitivity to stress.
• Night Sweats: High cortisol levels can disrupt sleep patterns and lead to night sweats and excessive sweating during sleep.
• Rapid Ageing: Prolonged exposure to high cortisol levels can potentially accelerate the ageing process, resulting in premature signs of ageing, both physical and cognitive.
• Skin Thinning: Excess cortisol can affect collagen production and skin health, potentially leading to skin thinning and increased vulnerability to injury.
• Sleeping Difficulty: High cortisol levels can disrupt normal sleep patterns, leading to difficulties falling asleep or maintaining sleep.
• Stress: Elevated cortisol levels are often associated with chronic stress, and individuals may experience increased stress levels and reduced resilience.
• Sugar Cravings: Cortisol can influence appetite and metabolism. High cortisol levels may lead to increased cravings for sugary or high-carbohydrate foods.
• Triglycerides Elevated: Prolonged exposure to high cortisol levels can impact lipid metabolism, potentially resulting in elevated triglyceride levels.
• Waist Weight Gain: Excess cortisol can promote fat accumulation, particularly in the abdominal area, leading to weight gain around the waist.

Why do we test hormones in saliva?

Testing hormones in saliva offers several advantages compared to other methods:

• Non-Invasive Collection: Saliva testing involves a simple and non-invasive collection method. Patients are asked to spit into a plastic tube, which is less invasive and more convenient than other sampling methods like blood tests.
• Home Collection: Saliva samples can be collected at home, allowing patients to easily collect samples at specific times, which is crucial for accurately measuring hormone levels. This eliminates the need for frequent visits to healthcare facilities.
• Accurate Measurement of Hormone Levels: Saliva testing provides an accurate measurement of hormone levels, including cortisol, estrogen, progesterone, DHEA, and testosterone. These hormones are measured in their bioavailable form, representing the amount of hormone that is actively available to target tissues in the body. This measurement is important for assessing the functional status of hormones and their relationship to specific symptoms or conditions.
• Relating to Symptoms: Saliva testing allows for a closer correlation between hormone levels and specific symptoms. By measuring the bioavailable amount of hormones in saliva it provides insights into the hormone levels that directly impact target tissues and are more likely to be associated with symptoms of excess or deficiency.
• Monitoring Hormone Therapy: Saliva testing is particularly useful for monitoring hormone therapy. It allows healthcare providers to assess the effectiveness of hormone replacement or other hormone treatments by measuring the bioavailable hormone levels over time.
• Hormone Balance Assessment: Saliva testing helps evaluate the balance between different hormones in the body. It provides a comprehensive picture of hormone levels, enabling healthcare providers to identify any imbalances and develop appropriate treatment plans.

Overall, saliva testing for hormone assessment is a convenient, non-invasive, and accurate method that relates closely to specific symptoms and is beneficial for monitoring hormone therapy. It allows for personalized treatment approaches and helps optimise hormone balance for improved health and well-being.

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