Want to livelife with renewed

vigour?Hormones impactmale health too.

Men’s

Horm

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Testing

� Are you having trouble achieving and/or sustainingan erection?

� Do you have low libido?� Do you suffer from depression, anxiety, or irritability?� Do you often feel weak or tired?� Have you noticed a loss of body hair on your legs,

arms or face?� Have you noticed a loss in muscle tone or increased

fat tissue?� Do you have a family history of prostate or

testicular cancer?� Do you have trouble focusing or retaining information?� Do you sometimes feel disorientated or off balance?

Ask yourself these simplequestions to see if hormonetesting may be right for you:

If you answer “yes” to any of these questions,talk to your doctor about the benefits

of hormone testing.

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Based in the UK, Genova Diagnostics Europewas formed when Genova Diagnostics and IWDL(Individual WellBeing Diagnostics Laboratories)merged in 2007. Genova Diagnostics are a globalleader in functional laboratory testing and a pioneerin innovative approaches to personalised medicine.Unlike traditional laboratories that focus solely ondisease pathology, Genova offers comprehensivepanels that combine standard and innovative bio-markers to provide a more complete understandingof various biological systems. As more patients takean active role in managing their health, and practi-tioners focus on prevention, these diagnostic testsprovide a more complete picture of the health of theindividual and help identify problems before chronicconditions and disease develop. Detailed graphicreports facilitate practitioner-patient communicationand the development of a personalised approach tooptimal health. Combining 30 years of experience,the laboratories in both the USA and the UK arecommitted to the highest professional standards,with teams of medical experts providing technicalsupport to healthcare professionals, as well as arobust array of educational resources.

356 West Barnes LaneNew Malden, Surrey,KT3 6NB. United Kingdom

Tel: +44 (0)20 8336 7750Fax: +44 (0)20 8336 7751Email: infouk@gdx.netWeb: www.gdx.uk.net

This information is for educational purposes only.It is not intended for use as a diagnostic guide.Please consult directly with your healthcarepractitioner for diagnosis and treatment options

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Hormones play a powerful role in your bodyʼs regulatorysystem. Proper hormonal balance is essential to maintainoptimal health. Certain hormones play a crucial role inhow you feel. Testosterone, for example, enhances yoursex drive, strengthens bone and muscle tissue, andreduces fat production. In addition, it is a natural energybooster that protects against the onset of depression andheart disease. Other hormonal deficiencies or excessesaffect sleep, metabolism and the ability to fight disease.Throughout your life, and particularly when you entermiddle age, information about your bodyʼs hormoneproduction provides keen insights to help maintain ahealthy and vigorous life.

begin to wear away, causing men to lose nearly 60 percent ofpeak levels. Key symptoms of testosterone deficiency includedepression, fatigue, low sex drive, irritability, hair loss, thinningand wrinkling of the skin, weight gain and weakening of bone andmuscle tissue. Eventually, hormone imbalances can set the stagefor the development of more serious conditions like heart disease,osteoporosis, pre-diabetes and erectile dysfunction. While manypopular medications are available to help sustain an erection,none of these drugs work effectively without adequate testos-terone. Women are not the only ones taking an active role inmanaging their quality of life. Men have the same opportunityto benefit from hormonal testing with Genova DiagnosticsʼMale Hormone tests.

THYROID FUNCTIONThe thyroid gland secretes hormones that regulate yourmetabolism. Disruptions can slow down or speed up yourbody, producing unpleasant symptoms and health-threateningconditions from fatigue, hair loss and weight gain or loss, tohigh blood pressure and heart problems. Genova Diagnosticstesting detects subtleties or underlying causes of thyroidimbalances that standard tests may miss.

ADRENAL FUNCTIONThe adrenal glands produce several hormones, including DHEAand cortisol. When out of sync due to stress or other influences,these hormonal imbalances can cause weakness, fatigue, muscleand joint pain, obesity, and reduced sense of well-being. Aprolonged imbalance can impact the immune system, triggerpremature aging and set the stage for chronic illness. Testingprovides information to help restore hormones to optimal levels.

MELATONIN PRODUCTIONMelatonin possesses powerful anti-aging and anti-cancerproperties, and enhances sleep. Low levels are associatedwith insomnia or infertility. High levels may be associated withdepression. Genova Diagnostics testing facilitates measurementthroughout the day to provide a comprehensive look at thisfluctuating hormone.

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Genova Diagnostics has an array of hormonal teststhat can help reveal important information about yourhormones. Lab results help you and your healthcarepractitioner to work together to determine which hormonetherapies will have the most direct impact on your health.

Male Hormones Plus (saliva)

Complete Male Hormones (urine)

Testosterone (saliva)Melatonin Profile (saliva)

Total Thyroid Screen (blood)

Adrenal Stress Profile (saliva)

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MALE HORMONESTestosterone levels peak in most men during their early to mid-20s. Between the ages of 40 and 70, the hormone-producing cells

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