Description

Your body’s hormones play a central role in regulating sleep, stress response, and sexual health. Imbalances in key sex hormones can affect mood, energy, libido, fertility, and overall wellbeing. Our Sleep-Stress-Sex Connection Blood Panel provides a comprehensive look at the hormones that influence these critical areas of health, helping you take control and make informed decisions.

Fasting Not Required – You can have this test done at any time of day without fasting.

What This Panel Tests

DHEA-S (Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulfate)

  • Produced by the adrenal glands, DHEA-S is a precursor to both testosterone and estradiol.
  • Supports mood, energy, and sexual function.
  • Levels naturally decline with age, and imbalances may contribute to fatigue, low libido, or stress sensitivity.

Estradiol

  • The primary form of estrogen during reproductive years.
  • Regulates menstrual cycles, ovulation, and fertility.
  • Plays a role in bone health, cardiovascular function, and brain health.

Prolactin

  • Important for reproductive health and lactation.
  • High levels can disrupt ovulation, menstrual cycles, and sexual function.
  • Can be influenced by sleep patterns, stress, and certain medications.

LH & FSH (Luteinizing Hormone & Follicle-Stimulating Hormone)

  • Pituitary hormones that control ovarian and testicular function.
  • Essential for fertility, egg and sperm production, and reproductive hormone balance.
  • Abnormal levels may indicate issues with reproductive function, menopause, or hormonal disorders.

Testosterone (Free & Total)

  • Supports libido, mood, energy, and muscle health in both men and women.
  • Total testosterone measures overall hormone levels, while free testosterone shows how much is available for your body to use.
  • Imbalances can affect sexual function, energy levels, and body composition.

SHBG (Sex Hormone-Binding Globulin)

  • A protein that binds to testosterone and estradiol, controlling how much is active in your body.
  • High or low SHBG levels can impact free hormone availability and overall hormonal balance.

Androstenedione

  • A precursor to both testosterone and estrogen, produced by the adrenal glands and gonads.
  • Helps assess adrenal and gonadal function and can provide insight into conditions like polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) or adrenal imbalances.

Why Testing Matters

Sleep, stress, and sexual health are deeply interconnected, and even subtle hormone imbalances can have widespread effects:

  • Sleep: Hormonal imbalances can interfere with your sleep cycles and reduce restorative sleep.
  • Stress: High stress levels can suppress reproductive hormone production and worsen energy and mood.
  • Sexual Health: Imbalances in testosterone, estradiol, or DHEA-S can impact libido, fertility, and reproductive function.

Testing these hormones provides actionable insights into your health, enabling you to identify imbalances early, optimize your lifestyle, and, if needed, work with a healthcare provider to restore balance.