Female Health Test- Progesterone test:

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These hormones are responsible for a woman’s bone health, mood swings, muscle strength, menstrual cycle, weight gain, bone density, pregnancy and overall well-being. These hormones are important for everyday basic function of women, and hence it is very important to maintain a healthy lifestyle to maintain these hormones.

This Female Health Progesterone Test specifically measures five key hormones in a women’s body. They are

·         Progesterone which is responsible for preparing women’s body for pregnancy while also maintaining regular menstrual cycle.

·         Testosterone: This is a female sexual hormone that reduces fat in women and also helps their body build muscles.

·         Di Hydro Epi Androsterone (DHEA): This is also known as Androstenolone and is generally produced by adrenal glands, the gonads and human brain. It helps in producing other hormones of the female body like Estrogen and testosterone.

·         Cortisol: This hormone helps in metabolism by breaking down muscles and bones. It is also an indicator of high stress level and excessive production of this hormone can result in weight gain, fluid retention and immune suppression.

·         Estradiol: This hormone is responsible for menstrual cycle and is a common form of estrogen. It comes in play especially after menopause and is responsible for the bone health of women. It affects skin, liver and brain of women.

This test is very simple to take as it is a Saliva collection test. After collecting you Saliva, you have to send it to the lab where the hormone level in your saliva is analyzed, helping you get accurate results.