
| Checklist | |
|---|---|
| Estradiol test for female hormone levels. | ✔ |
| Progesterone: Check the level of female hormones. | ✔ |
| Testosterone test: Checks the level of male hormones (women also have testosterone). | ✔ |
| FSH (Fluid Shrinkage) tests the level of the hormone that stimulates egg development. | ✔ |
| LH test checks the level of hormones related to ovulation stimulation. | ✔ |
| DHEAS tests the levels of hormones from the adrenal glands and the production of sex hormones. | ✔ |
| CBC (Complete Blood Count) | ✔ |
Who should have their female sex hormone levels checked?
Female hormones have an effect on... Menstrual cycle, mood, skin condition, weight, sleep, and fertility.
When the balance is disrupted, the body often sends out certain signals.
✅ For those experiencing problems with their menstrual cycle.
- Irregular menstruation, heavy bleeding, light bleeding, or missed periods.
- Menstrual cramps that are more severe than usual.
- My menstrual cycle has changed significantly from before.
✅ People with emotional and sleep problems.
- Mood swings, irritability, anxiety.
- Insomnia, shallow sleep
- Emotional exhaustion without a known cause.
✅ People who have experienced changes in their skin and body shape.
- Hormonal acne, oily skin, or abnormally dry skin.
- Easy to gain weight, fat accumulates.
- Hair loss, thinning hair
✅ For those planning to conceive or experiencing infertility.
- We need to evaluate the hormones involved in ovulation.
- Preparing your body before pregnancy.
- Check-up as part of medical care.
✅ Women aged 35 and older, or approaching menopause.
- I experience hot flashes and night sweats.
- My menstrual cycle is starting to change.
- We want to understand the changes that occur with age appropriately.
General stress vs. female hormone imbalance.
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| Points of comparison | General stress / lack of sleep. | Female hormone imbalance |
|---|---|---|
| Main cause | Hard work, pressure, lack of sleep. | Fluctuating levels of female hormones. |
| menstrual cycle | Deliveries are on schedule, but there may be slight discrepancies. | Irregular, frequently missed/frequent/delayed. |
| Duration of symptoms | It gets better intermittently when I rest. | This has been happening continuously for several months. |
| mood | Stressed and tired at times. | Mood swings, easily irritated for no reason. |
| See More | Unclear or slight. | PMS symptoms become more pronounced: abdominal pain, breast tenderness, mood swings. |
| rest | Resting helped me feel much better. | Resting didn't improve things, or only slightly improved them. |
| Other accompanying symptoms | I only feel tired during periods of heavy workload. | Acne, skin changes, easy weight gain, difficulty sleeping. |
| Consistency of symptoms | uncertain | It often repeats as a pattern. |
| Should I get my hormone levels checked? | Not necessary yet. | An investigation should be conducted to determine the underlying cause. |
What can we learn from taking a female hormone test?
- Hormone levels related to menstruation and ovulation.
- Hormonal imbalances can affect mood and skin.
- Use this information to support personalized healthcare.
What effects does each hormone have?
| hormone | Related to |
|---|---|
| Estrogen | Menstruation, Skin, Mood |
| Progesterone | Sleep and premenstrual mood swings. |
| FSH / LH | การตกไข่ |
| Prolactin | Irregular menstruation |
| Testosterone | Acne, oiliness |














