Hormone Test (Women)
At Circle Health, we support women in better understanding their hormonal symptoms. We offer a hormone test, including a micronutrient test, aimed at identifying hormonal and micronutrient imbalances. With personalized insights and tailored recommendations, we guide you on your journey to hormonal balance and holistic well-being.
At-Home Hormone Test Kit
You will receive a test kit at home. With this kit, you will easily perform a saliva sample, ideally between the 19th and 21st day of your cycle. This timing is crucial as your hormone levels are most informative during this phase of the cycle.
Blood Draw
For the micronutrient test, you’ll visit us at the practice, where we will take a small blood sample to precisely determine your micronutrient levels. This measurement is key to ensuring that there are no deficiencies that could affect your hormonal health.
Results & Consultation
Once your test results are available, we will discuss them in detail with you. We will explain your 14 hormone levels as well as your micronutrient levels and their significance for your health.
Individual Health Plan
Based on your results, we will create a personalized health plan for you. This plan will help you achieve hormonal balance and holistic well-being.
What’s taken into account?
With our two tests, we assess the most important hormones and micronutrients, to obtain a comprehensive picture of a woman's hormonal health.
Hormone Levels
- Progesterone: Plays a central role in regulating the menstrual cycle and is essential for maintaining pregnancy. A balanced progesterone level not only supports fertility but also mood regulation and can ease PMS and menopause symptoms.
- Testosterone: Important for muscle growth, bone health, and libido. In women, an imbalance can lead to problems like acne, hair loss, or PCOS.
- DHEA (Dehydroepiandrosterone): A precursor hormone that is converted into other important hormones like testosterone and estrogen. DHEA is important for the immune system, skin health, and overall energy levels.
- Estradiol: A primary estrogen crucial for regulating the menstrual cycle and maintaining fertility. It also affects other body functions like bone health and the cardiovascular system.
Micronutrients
- Calcium: Essential for bone health and nerve function. It also plays a role in muscle contraction and can support hormonal balance through the parathyroid gland.
- Copper: Necessary for hemoglobin and collagen formation. It is also important for energy production and can influence hormone balance through its role in iron metabolism.
- Iron: Important for the formation of hemoglobin, which is needed for oxygen transport in the blood. Iron deficiency can lead to anemia, causing fatigue and impacting hormonal health.
- Potassium: Vital for nerve function and muscle contraction. Potassium also affects electrolyte balance and cell function, which indirectly influences hormone production and regulation.
- Magnesium: Plays a key role in over 300 enzymatic reactions, including DNA and RNA synthesis. Magnesium is also important for hormone regulation, especially progesterone production.
- Manganese: Involved in bone formation and enzymes necessary for hormone production.
- Molybdenum: A trace element important for breaking down sulfur-containing amino acids and supporting detoxification, which in turn supports hormonal health.
- Selenium: A vital antioxidant that supports immune function and protects cells from oxidative stress. Selenium is also critical for thyroid hormone function.
- Zinc: Important for the function of over 300 enzymes in the body. Zinc plays a crucial role in hormone production, including thyroid and sex hormones. It is also important for immune defense and wound healing.
These hormone values, combined with micronutrient levels, provide a comprehensive view of a woman's hormonal health and help identify and target the causes of symptoms such as menstrual irregularities, infertility, weight gain, fatigue, and other hormone-related problems.
What’s taken into account?
What's the test good for?
Your values can help provide insight into common conditions such as:
- Endometriosis
- Menstrual pain & heavy bleeding
- Metabolism, weight gain and loss
- PCOS
- PMS
- Libido
- Fertility
- General hormonal issues
- Skin and hair
- Menopausal symptoms
- Sleep and fatigue
What's the test good for?
Why are micronutrients important in hormone testing?
Micronutrients play an essential role in the production and regulation of hormones. A deficiency in specific micronutrients can lead to significant disruptions in hormone balance. For example, magnesium is crucial for progesterone production and can help alleviate PMS symptoms. Iron, a key component of hemoglobin, also influences thyroid function and energy levels.
By examining both hormone and micronutrient levels, we can not only identify hormonal imbalances but also better understand the deeper causes of symptoms like fatigue, hair loss, or mood swings, and address them effectively. This holistic approach allows us to offer you a customized treatment plan that supports your health on all levels.
Why are micronutrients important in hormone testing?
