Men's Hormone Health Panel

The men's hormone health panel at Dr Tan Medical Center is the diagnostic foundation for the clinic's treatment programmes and is recommended for any man presenting with symptoms of hormonal imbalance, fatigue, reduced libido, erectile dysfunction, mood changes, difficulty maintaining muscle or unexplained weight gain.

Dr Tan takes the view that effective hormonal treatment is impossible without a clear, comprehensive baseline. The panel is therefore designed to capture the full picture rather than testing testosterone in isolation. On the hormonal axis, the panel measures total testosterone, free testosterone, sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG), luteinising hormone (LH), follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), prolactin and oestradiol. These markers together reveal not…

Metabolic markers are included because hormonal and metabolic health are deeply intertwined in men. Fasting glucose and HbA1c assess insulin sensitivity and diabetes risk; a full lipid profile (total cholesterol, LDL, HDL, triglycerides) evaluates cardiovascular risk. Liver enzymes (ALT, AST, GGT) and creatinine with eGFR assess organ function, both as baseline parameters and as safety monitoring for patients on medications. A full blood count checks for…