Testosterone Plus Test
Understanding your Testosterone levels may help if you are experiencing low sex drive, infertility, erectile dysfunction and more. Testosterone levels should also be checked regularly by anyone using testosterone supplements for any reason.
This is the enhanced Testosterone test which includes albumin, sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG) and a Free Testosterone calculation will give you a very good indication of the levels of testosterone in your body.
What is included in the Testosterone Plus Test?
Hormones
Hormones (3 Biomarkers)
There are many types of hormones that support different bodily functions and processes including growth, metabolism, appetite and fertility. Hormone imbalances or deficiencies may be to blame for a wide range of symptoms and conditions.
Testosterone
Sex Hormone Binding Globulin
Free Testosterone Calculation
Liver Function
Liver Function (1 Biomarkers)
The liver is responsible for many of the body’s essential functions such as regulating blood sugar levels, fighting infections and detoxifying your blood. Good liver function is vital to your overall health and wellbeing.
Albumin
What factors can lead to a decrease in testosterone?
• Conditions which directly affect the testes, including direct injury, infection or radiation can cause testosterone levels to drop significantly.
• Genetic conditions such as Klinefelter syndrome where a male has an extra X chromosome can also affect levels.
• Tumours, auto-immune conditions and some medications can also affect glands that produce this hormone.
What are some symptoms of low testosterone?
- Low libido
- Increased breast size
- Decreased body hair
- Poor cognitive function
- Depression
- Loss of muscle mass
Why is testosterone so important?
Testosterone is a major sex hormone which plays some key roles in the body including:
- Muscular growth and strength
- Sex Drive (libido)
- Sperm production
- Bone density and growth
- Pubertal development
- It also plays a vital role in females, produced in the ovaries and adrenal gland, keeping the balance with oestrogen