This is a quick summary of the most common hormones tested that might be useful as you build your testing program...Progesterone, Testosterone, DHEA, Cortisol, and most recently
Estriol.
Below you will find a quick reference to each of the hormones we test, as well as others.
Progesterone:
The bio-identical hormone known to block or protect against the proliferative effects of Estrogen (E2). It is protective of breast and endometrial tissue. When replaced in physiologic doses, it stabilizes mood, increases bone
materialization, reduces PMS and post-menopausal symptoms, and decreases cancer risk. It is best supplemented topically or sublingually.
Progestin:
Is used to refer to a group of synthetic progesterones that have high risk effects (increased breast and endometrial cancer risk, heart disease, stroke and pulmonary embolism) since it is more than a single molecule. These are dangerous compounds and should be avoided.
Click here to see chart of hormone deficiencies and symptoms