Hormones Male Test

A focused male hormone panel measuring free and total testosterone, estradiol, SHBG, FSH/LH, and prolactin. Provides a clear picture of androgenic hormone status for men experiencing low energy, reduced libido, mood changes, or investigating testosterone levels before or during hormone optimisation.

This focused panel measures the six core hormones that define male endocrine health: free testosterone, total testosterone, estradiol, SHBG, FSH/LH, and prolactin. Together, these markers provide a clear picture of androgenic hormone production, availability, and the feedback mechanisms that regulate them. Total testosterone alone can be misleading because SHBG (sex hormone-binding globulin) binds a significant portion, making it biologically inactive. Free testosterone — the unbound fraction — is what tissues actually use. A man may have normal total testosterone but low free testosterone due to elevated SHBG, which increases with age and certain medications. Estradiol is relevant in men because testosterone is partially converted to estrogen via aromatase; elevated estradiol may contribute to symptoms commonly attributed to low testosterone. FSH and LH are the pituitary hormones that signal the testes to produce testosterone and sperm. Their levels help distinguish between primary testicular dysfunction (where FSH/LH are elevated) and secondary hypogonadism (where the pituitary signal is insufficient). Prolactin is included because elevated levels can suppress testosterone production and may indicate pituitary conditions. This panel is well suited as a first-line investigation for men experiencing fatigue, low libido, or mood changes, and for those monitoring testosterone replacement therapy. A morning blood draw before 10am is essential, as testosterone levels can drop by 20-30% between early morning and afternoon.