{"product_id":"hormone-profile-male","title":"Hormone Profile - Male (PMAN)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDHEAS (Dehydroepiandrostenedione sulphate)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProlactin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCortisol\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFSH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTestosterone (total and free)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSHBG (Sex Hormone Binding Globulin)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePSA (Prostate Specific Antigen)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHormones are chemical messengers that play critical roles in many different functions in the body.  This test measures your levels of a group of hormones that have functions related to male sexual development and fertility, to check for any imbalance.  Due to the many important roles these hormones have throughout the body, such imbalances can impact your health in a variety of ways such as changes to appetite, mood, concentration, amount of body fat, sleep patterns, and libido, as well as hair and bone loss. Free testosterone is calculated because it represents the \u003cstrong\u003ebiologically active fraction\u003c\/strong\u003e of circulating testosterone — the part that actually enters cells and drives androgen effects. Total testosterone alone often \u003cstrong\u003emisleads\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially when SHBG is abnormal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePSA is tested because it helps identify \u003cstrong\u003eprostate disease early\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially \u003cstrong\u003eprostate cancer\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eprostatitis\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003ebenign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)\u003c\/strong\u003e. It’s one of the few blood markers that can flag prostate problems \u003cstrong\u003ebefore symptoms appear\u003c\/strong\u003e. If you have any personal concerns about PSA or prostate health, it’s important to speak with a qualified healthcare professional who can provide guidance based on your individual situation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSample type\u003c\/strong\u003e: Blood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTurn around time\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1 week\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore info\u003c\/strong\u003e: Refer to individual tests for specific details.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pathlab","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42653428809788,"sku":"","price":265.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/1594\/8092\/files\/dex-ezekiel-We6cFKHo8sQ-unsplash.jpg?v=1742336483","url":"https:\/\/myway.pathlab.co.nz\/products\/hormone-profile-male","provider":"Pathlab MyWay","version":"1.0","type":"link"}