Andropause: Menopause of Men

Laboratory parameters of the 1st order – obligatory laboratory tests. Hormone analyses of total testosterone, SHBG (sex hormone binding globulin), LH, prolactin, TSH, IGF-1 (insulin-like growth factor) if necessary, DHEA-S dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate), estradiol. Laboratory parameters 2nd order – depending on the results of the history, physical examination, etc. – for differential diagnostic clarification. Small blood … Andropause: Menopause of Men

Menopause: What is Menopause in Women?

An essential part of laboratory diagnostics is hormone diagnostics. This is necessary for a possibly necessary or sensible, individually-dosed hormone replacement therapy (HRT). The most important laboratory parameters for hormone status are listed below: 1st order laboratory parameters – obligatory laboratory tests. FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone). LH (luteinizing hormone) 17-beta estradiol Laboratory parameters 2nd order – … Menopause: What is Menopause in Women?