{"id":9550,"date":"2024-08-11T20:15:00","date_gmt":"2024-08-11T17:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/?p=9550"},"modified":"2026-04-20T18:55:29","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T15:55:29","slug":"how-to-check-the-hormonal-background-of-the-child-and-what-is-the-test-result","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/how-to-check-the-hormonal-background-of-the-child-and-what-is-the-test-result\/","title":{"rendered":"Hormonal testing: why, when and how to take the test"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"\" data-start=\"282\" data-end=\"719\"><strong data-start=\"282\" data-end=\"358\">Tiredness for no reason, trouble sleeping, mood swings, excess weight or acne?<\/strong> Often we look for the answer in diets, cosmetics or anti-stress tips. But sometimes the source of the problem is much deeper. In the body, everything works as a coordinated mechanism, and a &quot;disruption&quot; in the settings at the hormone level can affect the physical and psycho-emotional state. Therefore, checking the hormonal background is not a fashionable fad, but a real tool for maintaining health.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"721\" data-end=\"748\">What is hormonal balance?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"750\" data-end=\"1026\">Hormonal balance is a balance of biologically active substances that regulate the functioning of almost all body systems: reproductive, nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular. Even a slight shift in hormone levels can cause serious disorders - from insomnia to infertility.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"689\" data-end=\"728\">When to pay attention to hormones<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"730\" data-end=\"801\">The need to check hormonal levels arises with the following symptoms:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"803\" data-end=\"1057\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"803\" data-end=\"838\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"805\" data-end=\"838\">unstable menstrual cycle<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"839\" data-end=\"873\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"841\" data-end=\"873\">weight change for no apparent reason<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"874\" data-end=\"899\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"876\" data-end=\"899\">acne in adulthood<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"900\" data-end=\"921\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"902\" data-end=\"921\">hair loss<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"922\" data-end=\"963\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"924\" data-end=\"963\">mood swings, anxiety, apathy<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"964\" data-end=\"983\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"966\" data-end=\"983\">decreased libido<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"984\" data-end=\"1022\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"986\" data-end=\"1022\">infertility or problems conceiving<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1023\" data-end=\"1040\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1025\" data-end=\"1040\">sleep disturbance<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1041\" data-end=\"1057\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1043\" data-end=\"1057\">chronic fatigue<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"1059\" data-end=\"1113\">What tests are included in the hormonal background check?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1115\" data-end=\"1156\">Depending on the complaints, the doctor may prescribe:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1158\" data-end=\"1569\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1158\" data-end=\"1237\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1160\" data-end=\"1237\"><strong data-start=\"1160\" data-end=\"1181\">Thyroid hormones<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/analysis\/hormonal-panel\/thyroid-hormone-panel-thyroid-gland\/thyrotropin-hormone-ttg-tsh\/\">TSH<\/a>, T3, T4 \u2014 for assessing thyroid function<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1238\" data-end=\"1348\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1240\" data-end=\"1348\"><strong data-start=\"1240\" data-end=\"1259\">Sex hormones<\/strong>: estradiol, progesterone, <a href=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/price\/?3325_search_1=%D1%82%D0%B5%D1%81%D1%82%D0%BE%D1%81%D1%82%D0%B5%D1%80%D0%BE%D0%BD&amp;3325_device=laptop&amp;3325_orderby=relevance&amp;3325_paged=1&amp;3325_filtered=true\">testosterone<\/a>, LH, FSH - if reproductive disorders are suspected<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1349\" data-end=\"1429\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1351\" data-end=\"1429\"><strong data-start=\"1351\" data-end=\"1370\">Cortisol and ACTH<\/strong> \u2014 to detect chronic stress, adrenal syndromes<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1493\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1432\" data-end=\"1493\"><strong data-start=\"1432\" data-end=\"1451\">Insulin, leptin<\/strong> \u2014 for metabolism control, obesity<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1494\" data-end=\"1569\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1496\" data-end=\"1569\"><strong data-start=\"1496\" data-end=\"1509\">Prolactin<\/strong> \u2014 for lactation disorders, headaches, cycle disorders<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9552\" src=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/themes\/woodmart\/images\/lazy.svg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/185-3.jpg\" alt=\"Result of hormonal analysis with TSH, T3, T4 indicators\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/185-3.jpg 800w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/185-3-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/185-3-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/185-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/185-3-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"1571\" data-end=\"1601\">How to prepare for the analysis<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"1603\" data-end=\"1914\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1603\" data-end=\"1653\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1605\" data-end=\"1653\">Blood sampling is performed on an empty stomach, usually in the morning.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1654\" data-end=\"1719\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1656\" data-end=\"1719\">For 2\u20133 days, you should avoid stress and physical exertion.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1720\" data-end=\"1768\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1722\" data-end=\"1768\">For 24 hours - eliminate alcohol and fatty foods<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1769\" data-end=\"1838\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1771\" data-end=\"1838\">In women, sex hormones are released on certain days of the cycle (indicated by the doctor)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1839\" data-end=\"1914\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1841\" data-end=\"1914\">Do not accept <a href=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/how-to-catch-the-hormonal-signal-of-the-body-and-not-be-mistaken-with-the-results-of-a-blood-test-for-hcg\/\" title=\"HCG blood test: how to read the body&#039;s hormonal signal and not make a mistake with the conclusions\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"568\">hormonal drugs before the analysis<\/a> (unless otherwise stated)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"1916\" data-end=\"1966\">Table: indicative indicators of the main hormones<\/h2>\n<div class=\"_tableContainer_16hzy_1\">\n<div class=\"_tableWrapper_16hzy_14 group flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"1968\" data-end=\"2389\">\n<thead data-start=\"1968\" data-end=\"2012\">\n<tr data-start=\"1968\" data-end=\"2012\">\n<th data-start=\"1968\" data-end=\"1977\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Hormone<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"1977\" data-end=\"2000\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Reference values*<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"2000\" data-end=\"2012\" data-col-size=\"md\">Comment<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"2060\" data-end=\"2389\">\n<tr data-start=\"2060\" data-end=\"2111\">\n<td data-start=\"2060\" data-end=\"2066\" data-col-size=\"sm\">TSH<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2066\" data-end=\"2084\" data-col-size=\"sm\">0.4\u20134.0 \u03bcIU\/mL<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"2084\" data-end=\"2111\">Elevated \u2014 hypothyroidism<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2112\" data-end=\"2175\">\n<td data-start=\"2112\" data-end=\"2124\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Estradiol<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2124\" data-end=\"2139\">15\u2013350 pg\/mL<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"2139\" data-end=\"2175\">The value depends on the phase of the cycle<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2176\" data-end=\"2254\">\n<td data-start=\"2176\" data-end=\"2190\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Testosterone<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2190\" data-end=\"2206\" data-col-size=\"sm\">0.2\u20134.0 ng\/ml<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2206\" data-end=\"2254\" data-col-size=\"md\">In women, excess is a sign of hyperandrogenism<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2255\" data-end=\"2320\">\n<td data-start=\"2255\" data-end=\"2267\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><a href=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/analysis\/hormonal-panel\/diagnostics-of-reproductive-function\/prolactin-prolactin-prl\/\">Prolactin<\/a><\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2267\" data-end=\"2281\" data-col-size=\"sm\">up to 25 ng\/ml<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"2281\" data-end=\"2320\">Increases during stress, pregnancy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2321\" data-end=\"2389\">\n<td data-start=\"2321\" data-end=\"2332\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Cortisol<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2332\" data-end=\"2350\" data-col-size=\"sm\">140\u2013700 nmol\/L<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2350\" data-end=\"2389\" data-col-size=\"md\">Has diurnal dynamics, increases in the morning<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"sticky end-(--thread-content-margin) h-0 self-end select-none\">\n<div class=\"absolute end-0 flex items-end\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2391\" data-end=\"2453\">*Values may vary slightly depending on the laboratory<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"2455\" data-end=\"2493\">Why it&#039;s important not to ignore symptoms<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2495\" data-end=\"2607\">Hormonal changes are not just a matter of mood or energy. They are often a sign of serious illnesses:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2609\" data-end=\"2762\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2609\" data-end=\"2643\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2611\" data-end=\"2643\">polycystic ovary syndrome<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2644\" data-end=\"2686\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2646\" data-end=\"2686\">hypo-\/hyperthyroidism<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2687\" data-end=\"2711\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2689\" data-end=\"2711\">adrenal tumors<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2712\" data-end=\"2737\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2714\" data-end=\"2737\">pituitary disorders<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2738\" data-end=\"2762\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2740\" data-end=\"2762\">insulin resistance<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2764\" data-end=\"2907\">Reliable laboratory diagnostics allows you to identify the problem at an early stage and select individual treatment or lifestyle correction.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2909\" data-end=\"3233\">Normalizing hormonal balance is not only about restoring physical health, but also improving emotional well-being, improving quality of life, and preventing future complications. Regular hormonal testing is becoming increasingly important not only for women, but also for men - especially in today&#039;s stressful lifestyle.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tiredness for no reason, trouble sleeping, mood swings, being overweight or acne? We often look for answers in diets, cosmetics or<\/p>","protected":false},"author":627,"featured_media":9551,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-9550","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9550","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/627"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9550"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9550\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9551"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9550"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9550"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9550"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}