ANDROPAUSE
Men at mid-life are just as susceptible to an age-related drop in hormone production as their female counterparts. Andropause, the so-called male menopause, signifies the retreat of the key male hormone testosterone.
As a man ages, his body naturally makes less testosterone. In fact, by the time a man is in his mid-forties, testosterone levels can be down by 40%. Lifestyle factors such as excessive stress, weight gain and lack of exercise can lower levels even further – impacting stamina, drive and virility.
Men tend to notice a subtle downward shift in strength and energy first, followed by lack of enthusiasm for life’s challenges like work and competition. A man may also lose interest in sex. The hidden imbalances contributing to these factors generally include:
Low Testosterone
Leads to decreased stamina and libido, fatigue & erectile dysfunction
High Estrogen
Results in weight gain, increased chest and belly fat, hot flashes, night sweats & excessive need to urinate (BPH)
High Cortisol
Results in insomnia, anxiety, sugar cravings, feeling tired but wired & increased belly fat
Low Cortisol
Causes chronic fatigue, low energy, food and sugar cravings, poor exercise tolerance or recovery & low immune reserves
Thyroid Imbalance
This condition is commonly missed in men and may often mimic symptoms of low testosterone.
CardioMetabolic Issues
This includes high blood pressure and diabetes, and may mimic some symptoms of low testosterone – like fatigue or erectile dysfunction.
High DHT
Results in excessive need to urinate (BPH), hair loss, acne
Learn More About Andropause
Webinar: Navigating Changes in the Aging Male
Blog: Andropause – Real Men Go For Balance
Blog: SHBG – A Modulator to be Modulated
Andropause Testing Options
To restore the vital balance of hormones, we first need a detailed, accurate measurement of hormone levels. Not just numbers, but an assessment that offers real meaning.
Confused about when to test in saliva, blood, and urine? Click here to learn more.
Saliva Test Kit Includes:
Saliva Profile I – E2, Pg, T, DS & Cx1
Saliva Profile II – E2, Pg, T, DS & Cx2
Saliva Profile III – E2, Pg, T, DS & Cx4 (Sample Report)
Hormone Trio – E2, Pg & T
LCMS Saliva Steroid Profile – E2, E3, E1, EE, PregS, Pg, AlloP, 17OHPg, Adione, T, DHT, D, DS, 7keto, 11DC, C, Cn, Ccn, Ald, Mel, ANZ, FIN & LTZ (Sample Report)
Saliva + Blood Spot Test Kit Includes:
Male Comprehensive Profile I – E2, T, DS & Cx4 (saliva); PSA, TSH, fT3, fT4 & TPOab (blood spot) (Sample Report)
Male Comprehensive Profile II – Cx4 (saliva); E2, T, DS, SHBG, PSA, TSH, fT3, fT4 & TPOab (blood spot) (Sample Report)
Blood Spot Test Kit Includes:
Male Blood Profile I – E2, T, DS, C, SHBG & PSA
Male Blood Profile II – E2, T, DS, C, SHBG, PSA, TSH, fT3, fT4 & TPOab
Essential Thyroid Profile – fT3, fT4, TPOab & TSH
Elite Thyroid Profile - T4, Tgbn, fT4, fT3, TPO & TSH
CardioMetabolic Profile – Insulin, hsCRP, HbA1c, TG, CH, LDL, HDL & VLDL (Sample Report)
Serum Test Kit Includes:
Female Serum Hormones - Basic: E2, Pg, T, DS, C, SHBG & TSH
Male Serum Hormones - Basic: E2, T, DS, C, SHBG, PSA & TSH
Female Serum Hormones - Advanced: E2, Pg, T, DS, C, SHBG, TSH, fT3, fT4, TPOab, FSH, LH & FER (Sample Report)
Male Serum Hormones - Advanced: E2, T, DS, C, SHBG, PSA, TSH, fT3, fT4, TPOab, LH, PRL & FER
Methylation: FER, FOL, HCY & B12
Methylation and Memory - Basic: E2, Pg, T, SHBG, TSH, FOL, B12, HCY
Methylation and Memory - Advanced: E2, Pg, T, DS, C, SHBG, TSH, fT3, fT4, TPOab, FER, FOL, B12, HCY
Neurotransmitter Test Kit Includes:
NeuroAdvanced Profile – GABA, Glu, Gly, DA, Epi, NE, HIST, 5-HT, PEA, DOPAC, HVA, 5-HIAA, NMN, VMA & Crtn (Sample Report)
Saliva Hormones add-on – E2, Pg, T, DS & C
Urine Hormones add-on – E2, Pregnanediol, Allopregnanolone, Androstenedione, T, Epi-T, DHT, DHEA, & 5α,3α-Androstanediol
Diurnal Cortisol add-on – Free Cortisol x 4 & Free Cortisone x 4
Diurnal Cortisol & Melatonin add-on – Free Cortisol x 4, Free Cortisone x 4 & Melatonin (MT6s) x 4
Diurnal Cortisol, Norepinephrine & Epinephrine add-on – Free Cortisol x 4, Free Cortisone x 4, NE x 4 & Epi x 4
Diurnal Cortisol, Melatonin, Norepinephrine & Epinephrine add-on – Free Cortisol x 4, Free Cortisone x 4, Melatonin (MT6s) x 4, NE x 4 & Epi x 4
Urine Toxic & Essential Elements add-on – I, Se, Br, Li, As, Cd & Hg
Reference Information
Testing Catalog
Overview of Kits
ZRT Test Directory & Abbreviations
Saliva Reference Ranges
LCMS Saliva Steroid Reference Ranges
Dried Blood Spot Reference Ranges
LCMS Dried Blood Spot Reference Ranges
Serum Reference Ranges
Urine Hormone Metabolites Reference Ranges
Neurotransmitter Reference Ranges
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