Importance of Hormone Panel & Major Hormones of the Body

Hormones are biochemical messengers of the body produced by the endocrine glands, which are located at various areas of the body. Hormones are responsible for various important bodily functions, from triggering hunger to producing babies. They also control our moods and emotions.

That’s the reason when somebody is suffering from major mood swings, appetite problems, over aggression, lethargy, unexplained weight and/or blood sugar fluctuations, hair loss, reduced sex drive, or reproductive problems, doctors suggest a hormone test.

Doctors in Arlington, VA, urgent care clinic conduct hormone panel. Both men and women can visit the clinic and know how their hormones are doing.

You cannot ignore hormones because they are responsible largely for what and how you are. Even the fact that you are a man or a woman is because of the hormones. Being such an indispensable part of the body system, it is good to undergo a hormone test once in a while just to make sure your hormones are balanced.

Benefits of a hormone panel

• A hormone panel detects the patterns of hormones in your body, whether they are in balance, in excess, or in reduced amount.
• You become free of assumptions and know the exact hormonal condition in your body.
• You get an answer to why you are feeling or behaving in a certain manner.
• Hormone imbalance needs an appropriate therapy, which you can get from the clinic after a test.
• Testing your hormones helps you keep a track of your aging process, onset of menopause, and so on.

The medical office near Arlington is equipped to conduct hormone panel. You can come here on any day of the week, even on holidays. No prior appointment is needed.

Major hormones of the body

Cortisol:

Most of us know about this and may even have it in excessive amounts in the body! This is the stress hormone. It helps the body to choose between “fight” and “flight.” It increases heart rate, blood sugar, and so on. It is good to have this hormone in high amount once in a while, but not for a prolonged period, as we all know what stress can do to our body.

Testosterone:

No guesses for this one. This is the male sex hormone responsible for the “manliness” of a man.

Estrogen:

Again no guesses, as this is the female sex hormone, which regulates a lady’s menstrual cycle, onset of puberty, onset of menopause, pregnancy, and such biological functions and, of course, for the “womanly” characteristics.

Progesterone:

Yes, guys, the gals have two sex hormones! This one is also responsible for the biological functions of the female body.

Melatonin:

This hormone regulates your sleep cycles (circadian rhythm).

Thyroid hormones:

You may have heard of terms like ‘hypothyroidism’ and ‘hyperthyroidism.’ It indicates the decrease and increase of thyroid hormones, respectively. Both imply hormone imbalance. Hypothyroidism is common among females and is also hereditary. It can lead to depression, lethargy, weight gain, and constipation. Thyroid hormones are responsible for metabolism, maintaining healthy body weight, bone health, muscle control, brain development and its function, fetal development, body temperature regulation, protein synthesis, and others.

Doctors in Arlington, VA, urgent care clinic are highly qualified and can guide you in the role of hormones and what to do if you have a hormone imbalance.

If you are suffering from any symptom discussed here, it might be due to a hormonal issue or some other underlying cause. Do not ignore the symptom. Consult a doctor today and get appropriate therapy to ensure your health.

Medical office near Arlington is a cost-effective place to get high quality medical care and tests for the whole family.