Pass the most accurate hormone tests to start an effective therapy plan which will bring you maximum results!
If you have the slightest suspicion that your hormones are produced in a smaller amount than the body needs, it is important to seek medical help promptly. The presence of many symptoms can confirm a hormonal imbalance, but only hormonal tests can tell for sure whether you have a deficiency or an excess of one or another hormone. These tests allow you to accurately determine the levels of hormones in the blood or saliva, and only on their basis will the doctor be able to accurately determine the diagnosis and prescribe the correct therapy.
Hormonal imbalance in adults, unfortunately, is not uncommon. It occurs due to many factors including genetic predisposition, previous diseases, or injuries. Very often, with age, the level of hormones in the body drops, as their production slows down. In men, this dramatic moment is associated with the period of andropause, when the body moves from active reproductive behavior to the first manifestations of aging. In women, a similar decrease in hormone production occurs at menopause.
As usual, doctors prescribe two main types of hormone tests. These are saliva tests and blood tests. Both these tests provide accurate indications of hormonal levels in saliva and blood subsequently. For better accuracy, blood tests are the best, yet they are more costly than saliva tests, and their interpretation takes a longer time. Thus, it’s up to your doctor to choose the type of hormone testing which will be appropriate for you.
Hormone tests provide accurate results when a patient prepares for them properly. In case you violate preparation recommendations, the results won’t be relevant and valid. For saliva tests, you need to avoid eating foods and drinking anything but fresh water for 8 hours before testing. For blood tests, it’s also crucial to maintain a diet and refuse alcohol, fats, and sweets before testing.
You should be aware, that sometimes, a single test won’t be informative, and you may need to pass several rounds of tests to indicate hormones in their dynamic.
Other features which may impact the accuracy of testing are the patient’s age, health condition, previous anamnesis, etc.
Besides tests, there are also symptoms which may show a doctor their patients suffer from hormonal imbalances. As usual, these symptoms are embodied in overall well-being decrease. Besides, weight fluctuations, early aging symptoms, and decreased sex drive may also be signs of hormonal imbalance.
When you are diagnosed with hormonal imbalance, the selection of treatment depends on multiple factors which are your age, physical condition, health history, actual symptoms, and individual peculiarities. A doctor may evaluate all these factors, compare them to hormone test results, and select the therapy which will be the most effective. Sometimes, a patient needs just to change their lifestyle to gain results and normalize hormonal levels. In other cases, a doctor may select additional hormonal medications to provide hormonal balance.
As usual, the main risks associated with hormone tests are risks of non-valid results. These can happen due to the violation of preparation requirements, incorrect sample collecting, or wrong interpretation. These risks are almost minimal when you get hormone testing services in an authorized and certified clinic. In our clinic, we have lab facilities where blood and saliva tests are provided on the newest equipment by skilled and experienced specialists. This guarantees our patients they will get the most accurate results for proper diagnostics and treatment plan selection.
You shouldn’t fear hormone testing. That method is the most relevant and valid to diagnose hormonal imbalances. Thus, when your doctor advises or prescribes you to pass a saliva or blood test, it is better to prepare for it properly and pass it in a reliable lab.