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Progesterone – Day 21 Ovulation Test

xana-medtec — Tue, 25 Oct 2022 11:59:41 +0000

What can I expect from this Progesterone – Day 21 Ovulation?

This home test checks your progesterone levels which can confirm whether you have ovulated or not. Analysis of Progesterone levels shows a large spike in the latter half of your cycle if successful ovulation has occurred. It needs to be taken about 21 days into your cycle.

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Hormones (1 Biomarkers)

There are many types of hormones that support different bodily functions and processes including growth, metabolism, appetite and fertility. Hormone imbalances or deficiencies may be to blame for a wide range of symptoms and conditions.

Progesterone

Progesterone plays an important role in preparing a female body for pregnancy. This test can help to assess if a woman is ovulating normally and should be done on day 21 into a cycle.

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Pregnancy Test – Beta HCG

xana-medtec — Tue, 25 Oct 2022 11:52:37 +0000

What can I expect from this Pregnancy Test – Beta HCG (Quantitative)?

This home test checks whether you are pregnant or not.

Blood tests can detect pregnancy hormones at lower levels than a urine test so this test can help you confirm your pregnancy at the earliest possible date.

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Pregnancy (1 Biomarker)

Blood tests can detect pregnancy hormones at lower levels than a standard urine test so you can confirm your pregnancy at the earliest possible date. The presence of the hormone Beta-HCG is used to confirm pregnancy and the quantitative levels of this hormone in your blood can sometimes be used to determine the gestational age of your fetus.

Beta-hCG

Beta-hCG is a protein produced in the placenta during pregnancy that is used to determine the stage of pregnancy.

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Menopause Hormone Test

xana-medtec — Tue, 25 Oct 2022 11:46:42 +0000

What can I expect from this Menopause Hormones Profile?

This home test checks for the important hormones needed to give information about menopause. It can also help with hormone replacement therapy monitoring, period problems and other hormone related issues. It can identify the hormonal changes expected at the onset of menopause.

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Hormones (3 Biomarkers)

Oestradiol

Oestradiol is a form of oestrogen and the main female hormone produced by non-pregnant women. The hormone has an important role in the development of female physical features and reproductive functions. Oestradiol tests are used for the evaluation of ovarian functions. It can also be used to diagnose the cause of precocious and delayed puberty in girls as well as used to monitor hormone replacement therapy in peri-pausal and menopausal women.

Follicular Stimulating Hormone

Follicular Stimulating Hormone (FSH) a reproductive hormone that is produced by the pituitary gland in the brain. FSH stimulates the growth and development of unfertilised eggs during the menstrual cycle in women and initiates the production of sex hormones such as oestradiol and progesterone. FSH is also used to stimulate the production of sperm in men. The FSH hormone is often tested with other sex hormones such as LH, testosterone, oestradiol and progesterone for diagnose infertility and pituitary gland disorders in men and women.

Luteinizing Hormone

Luteinizing Hormone (LH) is a reproductive hormone that is produced by the pituitary gland in the brain. This hormone is used to regulate the menstrual cycle and ovulation by stimulating the ovaries to produce other reproductive hormones in females whereas in men, LH stimulates and controls testosterone. The LH test is used to determine any reproductive problems.

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Female Fertility Hormones

xana-medtec — Tue, 25 Oct 2022 11:33:14 +0000

What can I expect from this Fertility Hormones Profile?

This home test checks levels of important hormones related to fertility, menopause, period problems, and other hormone-related issues.

Hormone imbalances or deficiencies may be to blame for a wide range of symptoms and conditions. It may identify imbalances that could impact your fertility.

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Hormones (4 Biomarkers)

Oestradiol

Follicular Stimulating Hormone

Luteinizing Hormone

Prolactin

Prolactin is a hormone produced by the pituitary glands in the brain. The main role of prolactin is to promote lactation (breast milk production) in women during pregnancy and after childbirth. A prolactin test is used to diagnose infertility in both men and women as well as menstrual problems and erectile dysfunction.

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Female Sexual Health (STI)

xana-medtec — Tue, 25 Oct 2022 11:26:47 +0000

What can I expect from this Female Sexual Health – Advanced Screen?

This blood and vaginal swab test covers a wide range of common infections and provides you with a fast and simple way to check up on your sexual health.

Certain STI’s don’t always cause symptoms and can develop into more serious conditions if untreated.

It can take three weeks to test positive after exposure to some sexually transmitted diseases. Please take this into account when considering the timing of your LML sexual health test. If you test early, it is best to repeat the test after a few weeks.

You can expect to receive your results two days after the sample arrives in our laboratory.*

**Results may be delayed if confirmatory testing is required.

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Sexual Health (6 Biomarkers)

Most sexually transmitted infections can be tested for using urine or blood samples. Certain STI’s don’t always cause symptoms and can develop into more serious conditions if untreated.

Chlamydia

Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted infection from the bacteria Chlamydia trachomatis. Chlamydia is by far the most common sexually transmitted disease in the UK at present. A large percentage of people with this will not exhibit any symptoms thus chlamydia often being referred to as “The Silent Epidemic”. Chlamydia can be easily treated , if left untreated however it can cause significant reproductive problems. If your result is positive it is important to contact your partner (s) to advise them of the result and get tested / treated as well.

Gonorrhoea

Gonorrhoea is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacteria Neisseria gonorrhoeae. If left untreated, gonorrhoea can cause severe reproductive and health problems.

Hepatitis B Surface Antigen

Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (HBsAg) are produced in the body by the hepatitis B virus. It is a virus which causes a liver infection and is spread from contact with the blood and bodily fluids of an infected person. HBsAg tests are used to diagnose if a person is currently infectious.

Hepatitis C Antibodies

Hepatitis C Antibodies (HCAg) are produced by the immune system after exposure to hepatitis C. Hepatitis C is a virus which causes a liver infection and is spread from contact with the blood of an infected person. HCAg tests are used to determine whether a person has previously been exposed to hepatitis C.

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Erectile Dysfunction Test

xana-medtec — Tue, 25 Oct 2022 11:06:47 +0000

What can I expect from this Erectile Dysfunction Profile?

Cholesterol (7 Biomarkers)

High cholesterol levels can cause your arteries to become blocked – leading to coronary heart disease, heart attack, or stroke. Finding out about high levels of cholesterol can help you to make the positive lifestyle and dietary changes needed to improve your chances of a long and healthy life.

Total Cholesterol

Total Cholesterol is a measurement of the total amount of cholesterol in the blood. This includes low-density and high-density lipoprotein cholesterols. Cholesterol is used to produce hormones for development, growth and reproduction.

High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL)

High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL) is a form of cholesterol that is considered ‘good’ cholesterol because it helps remove cholesterol from the heart’s arteries.

Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL)

Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL) is considered ‘bad’ cholesterol because it contributes to cholesterol build-up and blockage in the arteries.

Total Cholesterol: HDL Ratio

Total Cholesterol: HDL Ratio is a mathematical calculation that indicates the ratio of total cholesterol versus ‘good’ (HDL) cholesterol in the blood.

Non-HDL Cholesterol

Non-HDL Cholesterol is a measurement of the total amount of cholesterol in the blood excluding the ‘good’ high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL).

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Testosterone Plus

xana-medtec — Tue, 25 Oct 2022 10:49:56 +0000

What can I expect from this Testosterone Plus?

Understanding your Testosterone levels may help if you are experiencing low sex drive, infertility, erectile dysfunction, and more. Testosterone levels should also be checked regularly by anyone using testosterone supplements for any reason.

This is the enhanced Testosterone test which includes albumin, sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG) and a Free Testosterone calculation that will give you a very good indication of the levels of testosterone in your body.

Identifying conditions of this test

Hormones (3 Biomarkers)

There are many types of hormones that support different bodily functions and processes including growth, metabolism, appetite, and fertility. Hormone imbalances or deficiencies may be to blame for a wide range of symptoms and conditions.

Testosterone

Testosterone is a steroid hormone produced by the male testes and the adrenal glands in both men and women. This hormone production is stimulated and controlled by the luteinizing hormone. Testosterone is seen in large amounts in boys during puberty, causing the growth of body hair and muscle development. It also regulates the male sex drive and maintains muscle mass. It is found in small amounts in females from the ovary. The testosterone test is used to diagnose various conditions such as erectile dysfunction and infertility in men.

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