Your Male Hormone Check includes tests for important male hormones including testosterone, luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH).
This package is suitable for males aged 18-79, particularly those who are concerned about fertility, libido, hair or muscle mass loss.
Your package of male hormone tests gives you a great overview of your key reproductive male hormones. Whether you’re looking to check your fertility, you’re experiencing a decreased libido, hair or muscle mass loss which you feel could be hormone-related, or you just want a comprehensive check of your reproductive hormones, this package of tests will give you the answers you’re looking for.
Hormones control many major bodily and behavioural functions, from digestion and growth right through to mood, reproduction and sexual development. This package of tests is designed to give you a good overview of the most important male hormones to help identify any imbalances which could be causing you problems such as hair loss, a reduced sex-drive and even infertility. There are a couple of important things to note about this package. The first relates to the testosterone check. You’ll only be able to book a morning appointment as testosterone levels must be measured in the morning to ensure your results are clinically accurate. Secondly, because we don’t want to cause unnecessary worry or concern, and because hormone results can be quite complex, we’ve included a 15-minute private GP consultation, via phone or webcam, to help you properly understand your results. This means you can privately discuss your results and raise any queries or concerns with one of our Registered GPs once you’ve received your results. This will help you decide what action, if any, you need to take.
*Full price based on purchasing tests individually. Discount applied for purchasing tests as a package. All our tests have been specially designed to be convenient and non-invasive. Once you’ve booked your appointment, full preparation instructions will be provided in your confirmation email or letter. You can continue to eat and drink normally before your appointment, and you’ll also remain fully clothed throughout.
LH is a gonadotrophic hormone made by cells in the pituitary gland. The hormone directly affects the reproductive system as it’s important in stimulating the production of testosterone.
FSH is produced in the anterior pituitary gland. It regulates the development, growth and perhaps most importantly, the reproductive processes in your body.
Oestradiol is the main naturally occurring oestrogen in your body. Together with regulating the reproductive system and secondary female characteristics, it also has an impact on the health of other tissues and organs including bone, liver, fat and the brain. In men, it’s important in the maturation of healthy sperm and maintenance of sex drive.
High levels of SHBG can also reduce the amount of free testosterone available in your body, leading to a decreased sex drive, reduced muscle mass, erectile dysfunction and low sperm production. Low levels of SHBG mean your body has more free testosterone available. This can cause mood swings, an increased muscle mass and weight gain.
Although levels naturally decrease as you age, they are still very helpful in identifying many health conditions including adrenal problems, Cushing’s disease and Addison’s disease.