Women's Health Guide

Hormone Balance & Vitality for Women

A comprehensive guide to understanding and optimizing your hormones biomarkers through the unique lens of female physiology, hormonal cycles, and life stages.

13 biomarkers relevant for women's health
0 female-specific markers included
Cycle-aware testing recommendations
Life-stage specific guidance

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Why Women Need Specialized Hormones Testing

Hormonal Fluctuations

Your hormones biomarkers can vary significantly throughout your menstrual cycle, affecting interpretation and optimal timing.

Life Stage Changes

From puberty through pregnancy to menopause, your biomarker needs and ranges evolve with each life stage.

Unique Risk Factors

Women face different health risks and manifestations, requiring targeted biomarker interpretation and action plans.

Biomarkers with Female-Specific Ranges

These biomarkers have different optimal ranges for women and require specialized interpretation.

Cortisol (Total)

⚠ Gender-specific ranges

Cortisol orchestrates the body's stress response and daily energy rhythms. Balanced cortisol levels support healthy stress adaptation while preserving testosterone production and overall vitality.

DHEA-Sulfate

⚠ Gender-specific ranges

DHEA-S serves as a hormone reservoir and stress buffer, supporting overall vitality and healthy aging. Optimal levels promote energy, immune function, and hormone balance.

Estradiol

⚠ Gender-specific ranges

Balanced estradiol levels in men support bone health and cognitive function, but excess estradiol can suppress testosterone and cause unwanted feminizing effects.

FSH

⚠ Gender-specific ranges

FSH is essential for male reproductive health and sperm production. Optimal FSH levels support fertility and indicate healthy testicular function.

LH

⚠ Gender-specific ranges

LH acts as the signal from the brain to the testes to produce testosterone. Analyzing LH alongside testosterone provides insight into the root cause of hormonal imbalances.

Progesterone

⚠ Gender-specific ranges

Progesterone in men supports neurological health, sleep quality, and serves as a building block for other hormones. Optimal levels indicate healthy hormone synthesis pathways.

SHBG

⚠ Gender-specific ranges

SHBG acts as a hormone regulator, controlling the balance between bound and free hormones. Optimal SHBG levels ensure proper hormone delivery to tissues while preventing excessive hormone activity.

Testosterone (Free)

⚠ Gender-specific ranges

Free testosterone is the active form that directly impacts masculine vitality, muscle building, fat burning, and sexual function. It's often a better indicator of testosterone deficiency than total testosterone alone.

Testosterone (Total)

⚠ Gender-specific ranges

Testosterone is essential for male health, influencing everything from physical strength to mental clarity. Functional medicine approaches focus on addressing root causes of low testosterone including nutrient deficiencies, stress, sleep disorders, and environmental toxins.

When to Test: Cycle-Aware Timing

1

Days 3-5 (Follicular Phase)

Best for reproductive hormones like FSH, LH, and estradiol. Provides baseline readings.

2

Days 19-22 (Luteal Phase)

Ideal for progesterone testing and assessing overall hormonal balance.

3

Any Time

Most hormones markers can be tested any time, but consistency is key for tracking.

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