Hormones
12 markers in this category
AMH (Anti-Müllerian Hormone)
AMH, in full anti-Müllerian hormone, plays an important role, according to the NVKC, in women after puberty in the growth and maturation of follicles, the sacs in which eggs mature.
Cortisol
Cortisol is the body's primary stress hormone, produced by the adrenal glands. It regulates metabolism, immune responses, and the sleep-wake cycle.
Estradiol (E2)
According to the NVKC, the Dutch society of clinical chemists, oestradiol is the main female sex hormone and belongs to the oestrogens.
Estrone (E1)
Estrone (E1) is a weaker form of estrogen that becomes the dominant estrogen after menopause. It is produced mainly in fat tissue and the adrenal glands.
FSH (Follicle Stimulating Hormone)
Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) is produced by the pituitary gland and plays an essential role in reproductive function. It regulates egg development in women and sperm production in men.
Free Testosterone
Free testosterone is the unbound, bioavailable form of testosterone that can directly enter cells and activate receptors. It may indicate your body's functional androgen activity.
LH (Luteinizing Hormone)
An LH blood test measures luteinizing hormone, a pituitary hormone essential for reproductive function. LH plays a key role in triggering ovulation in women and stimulating testosterone production in men.
Pregnenolone
A pregnenolone blood test measures the level of pregnenolone, often called the "mother hormone" because it serves as the precursor for many other steroid hormones.
Progesterone
According to the NVKC, the Dutch Society for Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine, progesterone is a hormone made mainly in the ovaries, and during pregnancy in large amounts in the placenta.
Prolactin
A prolactin blood test measures the level of prolactin, a pituitary hormone primarily known for its role in lactation.
Serotonin
Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that may influence mood, sleep, appetite, and digestive function.
Total Testosterone
Total testosterone measures the combined amount of bound and free testosterone in the blood.