Im looking to have my horm levels tested

**SexySweetheart** · 02-14-2012, 11:58 PM

I have seen a few threads for ladies on what to have tested when it comes to hormones ~ but some threeads are old and I was woundering if there are any new developments or levels to be tested that are uncommon yet advisable to test?

Im starting a new DR search and would like to walk in with a list...

any recommendations? would be appreciated thank you

**Vettester** · 02-15-2012, 12:11 AM

Taken from Privatemdlab.com ... This is a pretty comprehensive and effective test to talk to your doctor with. Add T3 in the thyroid conversation, to get a complete assessment to their T4 and TSH.

Female Ultimate Anti-Aging Panel $299.99

Description: The Female Ultimate Anti-Aging Panel is our Ultimate Anti-Aging Panel, with the addition of Progesterone and the Cancer Antigen (CA) 125 test. The Female Ultimate Anti-Aging Panel contains the following tests:
-Lipid Profile
-Complete Blood Count w/ Differential
-Estradiol
-Hemoglobin A1c
-Cardiac C-Reactive Protein Test, High Sensitivity
-Insulin Growth Factor (IGF-1)
-Thyroxine-Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
-Gamma Glutamyl Transpeptidase (GGT)
-Insulin, Fasting
-Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
-Luteinizing Hormone(LH)
-Testosterone , Serum
-Sex Hormone binding Globulin, Serum
-Urinalysis, Routine
-Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
-Magnesium, Serum
-Thyroxine (T4) Free, Direct
-Iron, Serum w/ TIBC
-Progesterone
-Cancer Antigen (CA) 125
-Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulfate (DHEA)

Significant deviations from the normal range may require further evaluation by your physician.

Includes: Cholesterol, total; high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol; low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol (calculation); triglycerides; very low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) cholesterol (calculation); Hematocrit; hemoglobin; mean corpuscular volume (MCV); mean corpuscular hemoglobin (MCH); mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (MCHC); red cell distribution width (RDW); percentage and absolute differential counts; platelet count; red cell count; white blood cell count; Estradiol, serum; Hemoglobin (Hgb) A1c; Cardiac C-Reactive Protein, High Sensitivity; IGF-1; Thyroxine-Stimulating Hormone (TSH);Gamma Glutamyl Transpeptidase (GGT); Insulin; A:G ratio; albumin, serum; alkaline phosphatase, serum; ALT (SGPT); AST (SGOT); bilirubin, total; BUN; BUN:creatinine ratio; calcium, serum; carbon dioxide, total; chloride, serum; creatinine, serum; globulin, total; glucose, serum; potassium, serum; protein, total, serum; sodium, serum; Luteinizing Hormone(LH); Testosterone (Total), Serum; Sex Hormone binding Globulin, serum; Color, appearance, specific gravity, pH, protein, glucose, ketones, occult blood, leukocyte esterase, nitrite, bilirubin, and urobilinogen. These tests are done on all routine urinalysis ordered and if protein, leukocyte, occult blood, nitrite, and turbidity are all negative, microscopic examination is not performed; just the above parameters are reported; Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH), serum; Magnesium, serum; Thyroxine (T4) Free, Direct; Iron, serum w/TIBC; Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulfate (DHEA); Progesterone, serum; Cancer Antigen (CA) 125, serum.

Patient Instructions: Patient should fast for 12-14 hours before collection of the specimen. If using a testosterone cream please be sure you have not rubbed any into the antecubital area of your arm for the last 24 hours as it can give elevated results.

Price: $299.99

**bass** · 02-16-2012, 01:54 AM

nice post Vette, this is the list i am giving my wife for her next appointment.

S4S, please keep updating this thread so we can be educated enough to help our wives.

**JD250** · 02-16-2012, 02:18 AM

Yes please keep us updated, are you thinking of a clinic like Bodylogic or something else?

**SexySweetheart** · 02-16-2012, 08:24 AM

THANKS!

Sure will do guys

anything to help ut fellow gals

Im GOOGLING places here in Nashua but also looking for new PCP that will do this...just need to make sure insurance will cover it

**SlimmerMe** · 02-16-2012, 09:05 AM

At a minimum if for some reason insurance does not cover what you want, I would recommend the following to get the process going.

E2
E3
Progesterone
Testosterone
TSH
AIC

and then go from there. This way you can see if there is any glaring result and delve deeper. Your annual exam should cover lots of this.

**SlimmerMe** · 02-16-2012, 09:07 AM

And your reading list if you have not seen this.....
ENJOY!

http://forums.steroid.com/showthread...y#.Tz0bkhw0jDo

**ecdysone** · 02-16-2012, 01:01 PM

Originally Posted by SlimmerMe

At a minimum if for some reason insurance does not cover what you want, I would recommend the following to get the process going.

E2
E3
Progesterone
Testosterone
TSH
AIC

I would say that, plus add: LH/FSH, SHBG.

A1C is part of most comp. panels, but if not, you would just see what your glucose is first.

Unfortunately, for Quest (not sure about LabCorp) you would need two panels to cover this

**bass** · 02-16-2012, 01:42 PM

Originally Posted by ecdysone

I would say that, plus add: LH/FSH, SHBG.

A1C is part of most comp. panels, but if not, you would just see what your glucose is first.

Unfortunately, for Quest (not sure about LabCorp) you would need two panels to cover this

Did you read Vette's post #2? its all in there!

**SexySweetheart** · 02-16-2012, 04:39 PM

OK...so far no clinics here can get Cigna insurance to cover for tests ect...so I will be going to a PCP (date set for 28th) he is both of our Dr and Tiger thinks I should be able to get some tests done...maybe not the long list yall gave me lol but even just a few rests would be a start...and maybe my Dr can ref me to another Doc for the rest (if I need more done).

Thanx all, well keep you posted

**ecdysone** · 02-16-2012, 05:25 PM

Originally Posted by bass

Did you read Vette's post #2? its all in there!

I know that. We're just doing a minimalist one in case insurance is an issue.

**ecdysone** · 02-16-2012, 05:26 PM

dup....

**bass** · 02-16-2012, 05:33 PM

Originally Posted by ecdysone;5***122

I know that. We're just doing a minimalist one in case insurance is an issue.

cool, got it!

**SexySweetheart** · 07-01-2012, 06:10 PM

UPDATE: started new thread on this cuz I was affraid members would see this posted date and chalk it off as old...
here is the update / new thread:http://forums.steroid.com/showthread...92#post6060892

thanks all for any response

**Vettester** · 07-01-2012, 09:13 PM

Sexy (if I may call you that), it looks like you created your thread in our sub forum, which is where a lot of the core HRT related stickies are located. Stay tuned, as we will try to just move it over here to the main HRT forum.

I'll have some comments as well, I'll get back to you soon ...

**SexySweetheart** · 07-01-2012, 09:26 PM

Originally Posted by vetteman08

Sexy (if I may call you that), it looks like you created your thread in our sub forum, which is where a lot of the core HRT related stickies are located. Stay tuned, as we will try to just move it over here to the main HRT forum.

I'll have some comments as well, I'll get back to you soon ...

lol, figures...so like me :")
thanks for the heads up and the move...beyond the female, lounge and nutrition forums, the site is a maze to me lol

I'm literally on the edge of my seat hoping for some feed back

**Vettester** · 07-02-2012, 12:27 AM

Definitely a lot of information on your thread! Great job with being so articulated. It should be probably moved at some point on Monday. I'll reread it and post a few questions. I know there were a few regarding your labs.

**SexySweetheart** · 07-02-2012, 07:22 AM

yes, I wanted to be very personal, and try to touch on every topic that I had seen come across the female forum that related to sex drive -so that other gals don't feel alone / embarrassed / or afraid to get help out side of the female forum / to also maybe help the guys out with understanding or help out their gals~ I figured to do this, more info would be better than less...and I even used spell check lol a rear thing for me