When to take an analysis for hormones?

The human body is the most complicatedthe mechanism of various reactions and processes. Particularly interesting are biologically active substances (hormones), which in the course of their interaction influence the work of our organs, the structure and the features of appearance and behavior.

Various hormonal changes mayprovoke serious illness. Therefore, it is important to make special tests on time and identify the problem in the early stages. For the most reliable and accurate result, you should know when to take an analysis for hormones.

General rules

To hand over analyzes it is necessary in the morning time from 7 till 9 o'clock in the morning. At the same time, at least 4 to 5 hours after the last meal.
If you are taking any medications, give the doctor a complete list.
Before surrendering, you need to spend some time at rest. Even a little excitement or physical strain can seriously distort the results.

Also, it is forbidden to take tests under the following factors:

presence of an infectious disease (tests can be taken only after 4-5 weeks after recovery);
elevated temperature.

The rules for taking tests directly depend on the gender of the person and the type of hormone that needs to be checked.

For women

Analyzes of hormones thyroid or parathyroidGlands are also given on an empty stomach. Allowed to eat for 5 hours before the test. It is not desirable to take any medications a few hours before delivery.
Sex hormones are given in strict dependence onthe onset of the menstrual cycle. Androstenedione and prolactin are checked from 2 to 5 day cycle. And progesterone (sometimes and Prolactinum) on 21 - 22 day. For dihydrotestosterone, absolutely any day of the cycle is suitable. To come on the analysis it is necessary on an empty stomach 1 - 2 hours after awakening. Before the hormone is delivered, it is necessary to abstain for at least 2 days from intimate life, drinking and having great physical exertion.

A list of all kinds of tests you can find here: What tests are given for hormones.

For men

Fortunately, for men there are no specific deadlines for testing. The level of hormones can be checked on any convenient day, observing the general rules of the time of delivery.

More information about the features of the delivery of tests you will find in the article How to take tests for hormones.