{"product_id":"male-hormone-thyroid-test-kit","title":"Male Hormone \u0026 Thyroid Test Kit | Specialist Doctor Report Included","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTest ID: SB-647M | Saliva LCMS Hormones 7 + Blood Spot Thyroid Panel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMale Hormone \u0026amp; Thyroid Test Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e is the most comprehensive at-home hormone and thyroid profile available for men, measuring \u003cstrong\u003e13 key hormones and markers\u003c\/strong\u003e — 7 sex and stress hormones via saliva LCMS and a full 6-marker thyroid panel via blood spot. It is designed to identify the hormonal root causes behind the symptoms that affect men most: persistent fatigue, low testosterone, poor recovery, weight gain, low libido, brain fog, and stress-driven hormonal decline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes this test uniquely valuable is the breadth and clinical depth of what it measures together. Testosterone alone does not explain hormonal health in men — its function depends on the balance between oestradiol, progesterone, DHEAS, and cortisol, and its availability is directly constrained by thyroid function. This test measures the entire system: the androgen-oestrogen balance, the adrenal stress load, and the thyroid's capacity to support metabolism, testosterone synthesis, and cognitive performance. No single test provides more actionable hormonal insight for a man seeking to understand and optimise his health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTest from home with confidence — no clinic visit required. Results within \u003cstrong\u003e3–5 working days\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy This Test Is Uniquely Suited to Men\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMale hormonal health is determined by the interaction between testosterone, oestradiol, progesterone, DHEAS, cortisol, and thyroid hormones — not by any single marker in isolation:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTestosterone is only part of the picture\u003c\/strong\u003e — total testosterone can appear normal while free testosterone is suppressed by high SHBG; oestradiol from aromatase conversion can be elevated, suppressing libido and causing gynaecomastia; progesterone deficiency allows DHT conversion to go unchecked; and cortisol depletion or excess alters testosterone availability at every level; this test assesses the full androgenic context\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOestradiol in men is essential but often imbalanced\u003c\/strong\u003e — men need oestradiol for bone health, cardiovascular protection, and cognitive function; but excess oestradiol — from visceral fat, alcohol, or ageing — suppresses testosterone, drives fat accumulation, causes water retention, and reduces sexual function; only measuring oestradiol alongside testosterone reveals whether the ratio is clinically appropriate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProgesterone in men is the overlooked androgen regulator\u003c\/strong\u003e — progesterone inhibits 5-alpha reductase, blocking the conversion of testosterone to DHT; low progesterone in men increases DHT, driving scalp hair loss, prostate enlargement risk, and sebaceous gland activity; it also has direct anti-oestrogenic and anti-inflammatory effects that protect male hormonal balance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDHEAS is the adrenal androgen reserve in men\u003c\/strong\u003e — declining from the mid-30s, low DHEAS is associated with fatigue, low testosterone precursor availability, poor stress resilience, reduced libido, and accelerated hormonal ageing; elevated DHEAS under chronic stress or overtraining raises androgen load and drives acne and cardiovascular risk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCortisol suppresses testosterone at every level\u003c\/strong\u003e — through pregnenolone steal, HPA axis dysregulation, and direct Leydig cell suppression, chronic cortisol elevation depletes testosterone, disrupts sleep, drives visceral fat, and promotes aromatase-driven oestradiol excess; the 4-point cortisol profile identifies the specific pattern and severity of adrenal dysregulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThyroid function directly supports testosterone synthesis and metabolism\u003c\/strong\u003e — hypothyroidism suppresses Leydig cell testosterone production, impairs protein metabolism, slows recovery, and compounds all symptoms of low testosterone; cortisol-driven T3 suppression produces identical symptoms with a normal TSH; TPO and Tg antibodies detect Hashimoto’s autoimmunity years before TSH becomes abnormal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat This Test Measures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSaliva — 7 Sex \u0026amp; Stress Hormones (LCMS)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOestradiol (E2):\u003c\/strong\u003e Present in men via aromatase conversion of testosterone. Critical for bone density, cardiovascular health, and cognitive function — but elevated oestradiol suppresses testosterone, causes gynaecomastia, increases water retention, and reduces libido. The oestradiol-to-testosterone ratio is one of the most clinically important values in male hormonal health.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOestriol (E3):\u003c\/strong\u003e Measured to assess oestrogen conversion pathways and metabolic activity. In men, elevated E3 can indicate excessive aromatase activity or oestrogen precursor exposure; low E3 relative to E2 can reflect suboptimal oestrogen metabolism.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOestrone (E1):\u003c\/strong\u003e Produced by conversion of androgens in adipose tissue. Elevated oestrone in men with visceral fat drives oestrogen dominance, compounds testosterone suppression, and is associated with increased cardiovascular and metabolic risk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProgesterone (Pg):\u003c\/strong\u003e Present in men in small but clinically important amounts. Acts as a natural 5-alpha reductase inhibitor, blocking DHT conversion; has direct anti-oestrogenic and neuroprotective effects; and supports thyroid function and sleep quality. Low progesterone in men is associated with elevated DHT, prostate risk, scalp hair loss, anxiety, and poor sleep.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTestosterone (T):\u003c\/strong\u003e The primary male androgen — responsible for energy, libido, muscle mass, bone density, cognitive performance, and mood. Saliva testing measures the bioavailable (free, active) fraction that actually reaches cells and tissues — providing clinically superior information to total blood testosterone, which includes the bound, inactive fraction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDHEAS (DS):\u003c\/strong\u003e The primary adrenal androgen precursor in men, declining steadily from the mid-30s. Low DHEAS is associated with fatigue, low testosterone precursor availability, reduced libido, poor stress resilience, and accelerated hormonal ageing. Elevated DHEAS under chronic stress or overtraining increases the androgenic load and raises cardiovascular and inflammatory risk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCortisol (C) — 4-point:\u003c\/strong\u003e Measured at morning, noon, evening, and night to map the full daily adrenal rhythm. In men, cortisol dysregulation suppresses testosterone, drives visceral fat and aromatase activity, impairs T3 conversion, and disrupts overnight testosterone production during deep sleep. The 4-point profile identifies burnout, high reactivity, and dysrhythmic patterns that a single cortisol measurement cannot reveal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBlood Spot — Full Thyroid Panel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone):\u003c\/strong\u003e The standard first-line thyroid screen — but in men, TSH alone misses cortisol-driven T3 suppression, early thyroid insufficiency, and Hashimoto’s autoimmunity. A normal TSH does not rule out clinically significant thyroid impairment in symptomatic men.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFree T3 (FT3):\u003c\/strong\u003e The active thyroid hormone that drives metabolism, energy, testosterone synthesis support, body temperature, and cognitive function. Low FT3 with normal TSH is the most commonly missed thyroid pattern in men under chronic stress — producing hypothyroid symptoms despite “normal” blood results.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFree T4 (FT4):\u003c\/strong\u003e The thyroid’s primary output hormone, converted to active T3 in peripheral tissues. Low FT4 with normal TSH indicates early thyroid insufficiency or impaired conversion, often preceding symptomatic hypothyroidism by years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal T4 (TT4):\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides the full T4 context including bound fraction — useful for assessing overall thyroid output and interpreting FT4 in the context of TRT or other hormonal therapies that may affect thyroid binding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTPO Antibodies (Anti-TPO):\u003c\/strong\u003e The primary marker for Hashimoto’s thyroiditis in men. Elevated TPO antibodies frequently precede abnormal TSH by years and are associated with progressive thyroid decline, fatigue, and metabolic deterioration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThyroglobulin Antibodies (Anti-Tg):\u003c\/strong\u003e A second autoimmune marker essential for complete Hashimoto’s screening — some men have elevated Tg antibodies with normal TPO, making both markers necessary for accurate autoimmune thyroid assessment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho Should Consider This Test?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis test is particularly relevant for men who experience:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePersistent fatigue or exhaustion that does not improve with sleep or rest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow libido or reduced sexual interest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eErectile dysfunction or reduced sexual performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnexplained weight gain or difficulty losing body fat, particularly around the abdomen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePoor recovery from exercise, overtraining, or sustained high workload\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrain fog, poor concentration, or reduced cognitive sharpness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow mood, reduced motivation, or mild depression\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeeling cold all the time, or intolerance to cold temperatures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry skin, hair thinning or loss, or slow wound healing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcne, oily skin, or scalp hair loss alongside other hormonal symptoms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGynaecomastia or breast tissue sensitivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsomnia, night waking, or unrefreshing sleep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChronic stress, burnout, or sustained high workload\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSymptoms of low testosterone with inconclusive standard blood results\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurrently on TRT and wanting a comprehensive hormonal and thyroid picture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFamily history of thyroid disease or autoimmune conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMen over 35 wanting a complete hormonal health baseline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e13-marker combined saliva LCMS and blood spot panel — the most comprehensive at-home male hormone and thyroid test available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll three oestrogens (E1, E2, E3) plus testosterone, progesterone, DHEAS, and 4-point cortisol measured via bioavailable saliva LCMS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull 6-marker thyroid panel including TPO and Tg antibodies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResults within \u003cstrong\u003e3–5 working days\u003c\/strong\u003e after lab receipt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpert analysis by a \u003cstrong\u003eHormone Specialist PhD Doctor\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear graphical and numerical results with personalised commentary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll-inclusive price — laboratory fees included, no hidden costs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eValid for 12 months from purchase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow It Works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrder the kit online\u003c\/strong\u003e — delivered directly to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollect your saliva samples\u003c\/strong\u003e at four time points (morning, noon, evening, night) for the hormone and cortisol panel, and your \u003cstrong\u003eblood spot sample\u003c\/strong\u003e via a simple finger-prick for the thyroid panel. Morning saliva should be collected before 9am for optimal cortisol accuracy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePost your samples to the lab\u003c\/strong\u003e using the return instructions included in your kit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReceive your results within 3–5 working days\u003c\/strong\u003e, with specialist commentary and clear next-step guidance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Your Report Includes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll 13 marker results with male-specific reference ranges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisual charts for all seven saliva hormones, your full cortisol daily curve, and thyroid panel values\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClinical interpretation of how your testosterone, oestradiol, progesterone, DHEAS, cortisol, and thyroid markers interact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecialist commentary by a Hormone Specialist PhD Doctor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePersonalised next-step recommendations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does this test measure?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOestradiol (E2), Oestriol (E3), Oestrone (E1), Progesterone, Testosterone, DHEAS, and 4-point Cortisol (saliva) plus TSH, Free T3, Free T4, Total T4, TPO Antibodies, and Thyroglobulin Antibodies (blood spot) — 13 markers in total.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy do men need oestrogen tested?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMen produce oestradiol through aromatase conversion of testosterone — a process that increases with visceral fat, alcohol, and ageing. Oestradiol is essential for bone health and cardiovascular protection in men, but excess oestradiol suppresses testosterone, causes gynaecomastia, and drives fat accumulation. Measuring all three oestrogens alongside testosterone reveals whether the androgen-oestrogen ratio is clinically balanced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy saliva instead of blood for sex hormones?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaliva measures bioavailable (free, active) hormones — the fraction actually reaching your cells and tissues. Blood tests measure total hormone including the bound, inactive fraction, which can mask the imbalances most relevant to symptoms. Saliva LCMS is the gold standard for assessing bioavailable sex hormones and cortisol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use this test if I am on TRT or levothyroxine?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. This test is particularly valuable for men on TRT who want to understand their oestradiol balance, cortisol pattern, and thyroid function alongside testosterone. TRT can increase aromatisation and affect thyroid binding — making a comprehensive panel essential for monitoring therapy safely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen will I get my results?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWithin \u003cstrong\u003e3–5 working days\u003c\/strong\u003e after your samples reach the laboratory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAre there hidden costs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Laboratory analysis and specialist review are fully included. You are responsible for postage to the lab.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long is the kit valid?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e12 months from purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy We Partner with ZRT Laboratory\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Hormone Lab UK, every home test kit is analysed by \u003cstrong\u003eZRT Laboratory\u003c\/strong\u003e, a globally recognised, \u003cstrong\u003eCLIA-certified\u003c\/strong\u003e diagnostic and research laboratory specialising in hormone testing, thyroid testing, fertility testing, adrenal function, neurotransmitter analysis, cardiometabolic health, heavy metals, and wellness testing. 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