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Men - Take the Hormone Balance Test

 

Hormone Imbalance

Check which of these symptoms are troublesome and persist over time. Two or more symptoms are an indication of the need to test both Estradiol and Progesterone.

Hot flashes Prostate problems Headaches
Night sweats Decreased urine flow Decreased libido
Foggy thinking Increased urinary urge Irritable
Bone loss Nervous Anxious
Depressed Sleep disturbances Weight gain - hips
Apathy Fatigue  
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Check which of these symptoms are troublesome and persist over time. For two or more symptoms, Testosterone and DHEAS testing is recommended.

Decreased libido Increased joint pain Increased urinary urge
Decreased erections Depressed Burned out feeling
Fatigue Sleep disturbances Acne
Aches and pains Bone loss Oily skin
Foggy thinking Decrease muscle mass Aggression
Decreased flexibility Thinning skin Irritable
Heart palpitations Decreased stamina Anxious
Prostate problems Decreased urine flow Nervous
Decreased mental sharpness    
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Adrenal Imbalance

Check which of these symptoms are troublesome and persist over time. Two or more symptoms are an indication that testing Cortisol for adrenal imbalance is recommended.

Fatigue Depressed Sugar craving
Weight gain—waist Heart palpitations Allergies
Decreased muscle mass Headaches Chemical sensitivity
Thinning skin Decreased libido Stress
Elevated triglycerides Hair loss Cold body temperature
Sleep disturbances Increased facial hair Increased joint pain
Anxious Increased body hair Aches and pains
Memory lapse Acne Irritable
     
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For two or more moderate symptoms of Adrenal Imbalance (above), AM/PM Cortisol is recommended. For those with moderate to severe symptoms, the complete Adrenal Function Test - over the course of one day (morning, noon, evening, bedtime) is recommended.

Symptoms in All Categories
For symptoms in all categories, saliva test Saliva Hormone Profile III or blood spot test Male Blood Spot Hormone Profile I is recommended for the best overall hormone assessment.

Yes! I'd like to find out about Dr. John Lee's booklet, Hormone Balance for Men (now also available in a downloadable pdf format).

Please Note: The information contained in this Hormone Balance Test is not intended to replace a one-to-one relationship with a qualified health care professional, and is not intended as medical advice, but as guidelines for determining the underlying cause of your symptoms. You are encouraged to make your health care decisions in partnership with a qualified health care professional.

This Male Hormone Balance Test was designed by Dr. David Zava and reprinted with permission of Dr. Zava and ZRT Laboratory.

 
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