Blog — Testosterone Deficiency

Hormones influence everything from energy and mood to weight, sleep, skin, and long-term health — yet imbalances often go unnoticed. This in-depth guide explains how hormones work, the most common signs of imbalance, and why testing is essential for understanding your body. Learn how cortisol, thyroid hormones, estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and insulin shape your wellbeing, and discover practical steps to restore balance naturally through personalised testing, nutrition, lifestyle changes, and targeted support. This is your complete roadmap to understanding and improving your hormonal health.

Discover the benefits of hormone testing in saliva, dried blood spot, and dried urine spot methods. Learn how each approach enhances accuracy, convenience, and health insights for hormone balance.

When Hormones Shape the Mind Hormones are powerful chemical messengers that quietly influence not only our bodies but also our thoughts and emotions. While neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine often get the spotlight for controlling mood, science now shows that hormones can have just as much impact on mental well-being. 1. The Emotional Swing of Oestrogen and Progesterone Women often experience emotional changes before menstruation, after childbirth, or during menopause. These phases involve major shifts in oestrogen and progesterone. Before menstruation: Falling oestrogen can lower serotonin, leading to irritability or sadness. After childbirth: A sudden hormone drop can trigger postpartum...

Why a Hormone Profile Is Better Than a Single Test. When men experience hormone-related symptoms (like low libido, fatigue, weight gain, or mood changes), it’s rarely just one hormone causing the issue. A simple testosterone check may miss the bigger picture.

Low Testosterone & Male Hormone Imbalance: What Every Man Should Know Are you feeling constantly tired, gaining belly fat, or noticing changes in your mood and sex drive? These aren’t just signs of “getting older.” They could be symptoms of low testosterone or a broader male hormone imbalance. Why Male Hormones Matter Hormones act as chemical messengers, controlling everything from energy and mood to muscle strength, weight, and sexual health. Think of them like instruments in a band: when they play in harmony, everything feels right. But when one is out of balance, the entire performance suffers. The key male...