This panel is designed for women who have come off of hormonal contraceptives (at least 12 weeks.) When discontinuing birth control, checking testosterone, SHBG, progesterone, estradiol, LH, and FSH is essential for understanding how the body is adjusting hormonally. These markers help assess the recovery of natural hormone production and the resumption of ovulatory cycles. Monitoring testosterone and SHBG provides insight into androgen levels and their bioavailability, which can affect overall health and libido. Measuring progesterone and estradiol is crucial for evaluating menstrual health and the balance of female sex hormones. Finally, LH and FSH levels indicate the activity of the pituitary gland, crucial for normal reproductive function.
Ideally some of these markers will be pulled at different times. We usually recommend LH/FSH and estradiol during early follicular phases if a menstrual cycle has resumed, but progesterone (when a primary concern) is best taken 7 days post-ovulation.
After order completion, a provider will submit your Lab Requisition Form to Labcorp, within 24 (business) hours. You will also be emailed a copy of your LRF to take to your nearest Labcorp with valid photo ID. Your results will be available in your Labcorp Patient Portal as soon as they become available.
Estradiol
Progesterone
Luteinizing Hormone
Follicle-stimulating Hormone
Total Testosterone
SHBG (Sex Hormone Binding Globulin)
This panel is designed for women who have come off of hormonal contraceptives (at least 12 weeks.) When discontinuing birth control, checking testosterone, SHBG, progesterone, estradiol, LH, and FSH is essential for understanding how the body is adjusting hormonally. These markers help assess the recovery of natural hormone production and the resumption of ovulatory cycles. Monitoring testosterone and SHBG provides insight into androgen levels and their bioavailability, which can affect overall health and libido. Measuring progesterone and estradiol is crucial for evaluating menstrual health and the balance of female sex hormones. Finally, LH and FSH levels indicate the activity of the pituitary gland, crucial for normal reproductive function.
Ideally some of these markers will be pulled at different times. We usually recommend LH/FSH and estradiol during early follicular phases if a menstrual cycle has resumed, but progesterone (when a primary concern) is best taken 7 days post-ovulation.
After order completion, a provider will submit your Lab Requisition Form to Labcorp, within 24 (business) hours. You will also be emailed a copy of your LRF to take to your nearest Labcorp with valid photo ID. Your results will be available in your Labcorp Patient Portal as soon as they become available.
Estradiol
Progesterone
Luteinizing Hormone
Follicle-stimulating Hormone
Total Testosterone
SHBG (Sex Hormone Binding Globulin)
