Hormone and Food Sensitivity Testing

Our office offers several types of hormone and food sensitivity panels with varying types of testing, depending on your needs. We utilize two different testing companies that we trust, to ensure you get the most accurate results. We collect any needed samples in office, or, if necessitated by a specific test, will send you home with all you need to collect samples yourself. They are sent off for testing, and when the results are ready, Dr. Hansen will be able to review them with you at a scheduled appointment. These tests are an excellent step toward understanding what your body may have either a depletion or surplus of, as well as what in your diet could be causing your symptoms.

Female Hormone Testing

Female Hormone Panel

This option measures the active levels of Estradiol (E2) and Progesterone (P), as well as the cycle average of testosterone and DHEA. With the expanded panel option, we also includes FSH (Follicle Stimulating Hormone) and LH (luteinizing hormone) in order to gain a more complete understanding of what may be contributing to your symptoms.

Post-Menopause Hormone Panel

Gain insight into hormone levels in your post-menopause stat with this single snapshot which gauges amounts of unbound hormone in relation to our reference ranges. This test measures estrone, estradiol, estriol, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA and DHEA-S

Peri-Menopause Hormone Panel

This test compares two samples at different points in the menstrual cycle. Measures 2 readings of estrone, estradiol, estriol, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA and DHEA-S. This test can help determine more accurate dosage for hormone medication you may be on, naturopathic options, and more.

Why Might I Need Hormone Testing?

  • Irregular or painful periods

  • Infertility or miscarriage

  • Premenstrual syndrome (mood changes, breast tenderness, water retention, uterine cramping)

  • Low libido

  • Facial hair growth

  • Acne

  • Migraines

Male Hormone Testing

The Male Hormone Panel

The Male Hormone Panel from DiagnosTechs is a panel that provides information to begin restoring vitality, well-being, and passion for life in men of all ages. Seven different hormone levels are measured to display a comprehensive picture of male hormonal balance. The tested hormones are testosterone, Androstenedione, Dihydrotestosterone, DHEA and DHEA-S, Estrone & Estradiol (Estrogens), and Progesterone. The Expanded Male Hormone Panel adds a measurement for follicle stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone for additional data points.

Hormone Imbalances in Men can Lead to:

  • Decreased libido

  • Erectile dysfunction

  • Sleep disorders

  • Decreased muscle mass and strength

  • General fatigue/decreased energy

  • Increased risk for coronary artery disease or heart attack

  • Hair loss or thinning

  • Increased fat accumulation

  • Urinary problems

  • Decreased bone density or osteoporosis

  • Compromised immune function

  • Irritability and depression

‎”The quality of our food determines in large part the quality of our lives.”

Weston Price

Food Sensitivity Testing

The foods you eat may be impacting your health in more ways than you know

Often times, many symptoms that may seem completely unrelated may actually be correlated to adverse food reactions. When we consider adverse food reactions, we typically think of the extreme such as hives, swelling, or other life threatening reactions such as anaphylactic shock. Though these allergies are easier to identify because of their immediate onset, reactions to food sensitivities are vital to understanding your overall health and symptoms.

Delayed food sensitivities, known as IgG-mediated reactions are sometimes blamed on aging or other environmental factors. Most sufferers are unaware that their symptoms are related to the foods that they are eating.

Symptoms of Food Sensitivities

  • Bloating

  • Foggy thinking

  • Abdominal pain

  • Diarrhea or constipation

  • Headaches

  • Fatigue

  • Dry skin

  • Joint pain

  • Depression or anxiety

  • Weight gain

  • Skin rash/eczema

  • Anemia

  • Abdominal pain

  • Bloating

  • Diarrhea

  • Gas

  • Nausea

  • ADD/ADHD

  • Stress

What Makes our Test Special?

The company that we use for food testing, US BioTek, is a world leader in food sensitivity testing. We trust them because we know that they employ the most advanced automation technology and laboratory science. The results of the blood test are easy to read and are sent directly back to our office where Dr. Hansen is able to review them with you, set up a personalized diet plan for you to move forward, and teach you how to read the results as well.