Your hormones run everything.
Mood, energy, sleep, libido, weight — when they're off, you feel it.
Most doctors test one or two hormones and call it a day. But your hormones work as a system — estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, cortisol, and DHEA-S all influence each other. A single "normal" result can mask a bigger imbalance. This panel gives you the full picture.
Why this matters for women
Women are told their symptoms are "just stress" or "part of aging" when the real issue is a hormone imbalance that a standard panel would never catch. Estrogen dominance, low progesterone, elevated cortisol, or declining DHEA-S can explain years of unexplained fatigue, mood swings, weight gain, and low libido. By testing the complete hormone picture — not just one or two markers — we can identify patterns your doctor might miss. This is especially important during perimenopause, postpartum recovery, or if you're on hormonal birth control, all of which dramatically shift your hormone landscape.
Symptoms to watch for
What we test
FSH & LH Panel
Pituitary hormones that regulate ovulation, cycle timing, and signal where you are in your reproductive life. Elevated FSH can indicate perimenopause or diminished ovarian reserve.
Testosterone (Free & Total)
Not just a male hormone — testosterone is essential for women's energy, muscle strength, bone density, and libido. Low levels cause fatigue and low motivation; elevated levels may signal PCOS.
Estradiol
The primary estrogen hormone that regulates your menstrual cycle, bone density, skin health, and mood. Fluctuations drive many perimenopausal symptoms.
Cortisol (AM)
Your body's primary stress hormone. Chronically elevated cortisol disrupts sleep, promotes belly fat storage, suppresses thyroid function, and depletes progesterone.
SHBG
Sex hormone binding globulin controls how much estrogen and testosterone are available for your body to use. Low SHBG can cause symptoms of excess hormones; high SHBG can cause deficiency symptoms even when total levels look normal.
Progesterone
The calming hormone that balances estrogen, supports sleep, reduces anxiety, and is essential for maintaining pregnancy. Low progesterone is one of the most common hormone imbalances in women.
Prolactin
Regulates menstrual cycle function. Elevated prolactin can cause irregular or missed periods, breast tenderness, and difficulty conceiving — and may indicate a pituitary issue.
DHEA-S
A precursor hormone your body converts into estrogen and testosterone. Levels naturally decline with age, contributing to fatigue, low libido, and loss of muscle tone.
Who should consider this panel
- Women experiencing PMS, irregular periods, or painful cycles
- Anyone in perimenopause or early menopause (ages 35-55)
- Women on hormonal birth control who want a baseline
- Postpartum women struggling with mood or energy
- Anyone with unexplained fatigue, weight gain, or low libido
Cited sources
The Menopause Transition: Signs, Symptoms, and Management Options
Santoro N, et al. Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, 2021.
DHEAS levels and mortality in disabled older women: the Women's Health and Aging Study I
Cappola AR, et al. Journal of Gerontology: Series A, 2006.
Estrogen plus progestin and the risk of coronary heart disease
Manson JE, et al. New England Journal of Medicine, 2003.
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