Male Hormone Replacement Therapy: Diagnostic Blood Test Regime

Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), administered by the Conscious Evolution Institute, relies on thorough health and hormone evaluation protocols for optimum results. Central to this assessment is the Diagnostic Blood Panel, which is analyzed by LabCorp, one of the most competent blood testing companies in the United States. Herein, we present key tests involved and their integral role in assessing your overall health and hormone balance.

The Plasma Homocysteine Test checks levels of this amino acid, synthesized when the human body processes meat. Elevated homocysteine levels can indicate atherosclerosis (arterial hardening) and higher risk of cardiovascular ailments like heart attack, stroke, deep vein thrombosis, and pulmonary embolism.

The Lipid Panel with LDL/HDL Ratio contributes essential data related to cardiovascular health by measuring lipid concentrations in the blood. This includes Total Cholesterol, LDL (Low-Density Lipoprotein) Cholesterol, HDL (High-Density Lipoprotein) Cholesterol, and Triglyceride levels. Disruptions in these lipid concentrations can increase the risk of several heart diseases.

The Comprehensive Metabolic Panel constitutes fourteen tests which inspect your metabolic functioning through measuring specific metabolites concentration. For instance, general metabolites like Glucose and Calcium, proteins like Albumin, Total Proteins, electrolytes including Sodium, Potassium, Carbon Dioxide/Bicarbonate, Kidney and Liver functioning markers like Blood Urea Nitrogen, Creatinine, Alkaline Phosphatase, Alanine Amino Transferase, and Bilirubin.

The Testosterone Free and Total Tests help evaluate both total and free testosterone levels in your blood, enabling us to measure the percentage of actively transported testosterone at any time.

The Insulin-like Growth Factor 1 (IGF1) Test assesses your Human Growth Hormone (HGH) production. IGF 1 provides a more accurate examination of HGH than direct HGH tests due to its more stable concentration level in the body.

The Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) and Luteinizing Hormone (LH) Tests evaluate the health of male sexual organs. Deficiencies in these hormones can indicate Adult Onset Testosterone Deficiency and Age-Related Testosterone Deficiency respectively.

The Estradiol Test measures the estrogen level in the male body. Higher levels can be indicators of hormone imbalance and testosterone deficiency, which can be caused by obesity.

The Complete Blood Count With Differential/Platelet analyzes different types of blood cells essential for a robust cardiovascular system including Red Blood Cells, White Blood Cells, Platelets, Hemoglobin, and Hematocrit.

The Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Test is crucial before initializing HRT as elevated PSA levels may suggest the presence of Prostate Cancer.

The Cortisol Test measures the primary stress hormone levels in your body. High cortisol levels can be correlated with medical conditions like Testosterone Deficiency and Adrenal Fatigue.

The DHEA Sulfate Test checks DHEA, an adrenal gland-produced precursor Androgen Hormone. Deficiencies in this hormone can hint at multiple age-related disorders including Kidney Disease, Adrenal Deficiency, and Type Two Diabetes

The Hemoglobin A1C Test is a reliable measure of underlying glucose levels over a sustained period, providing valuable insight into potential insulin resistance often associated with Diabetes and Pre-Diabetes.

The Thyroid Panel with Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Test measures various hormones that are essential for a healthy thyroid function like Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH), Total Thyroxine (T4), Free Thyroxine (FT4), and Free Tri-iodothyronine (T3).

The Fasting Insulin Test evaluates your body's insulin production, which is crucial for maintaining healthy blood sugar levels.

The Serum Ferritin Test examines the level of ferritin, a molecule necessary for appropriate iron storage in the body. Lower ferritin levels can lead to fatigue symptoms associated with anemia.

The Sex Hormone Binding Globulin Test checks the level of SHBG, a glycoprotein essential for distributing sex hormones throughout the body. Insufficient SHBG production can affect the delivery of hormones like Testosterone and Estrogen.

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