The body of a man often contains various hidden infections that cause acute inflammatory processes, which can only be detected with the help of tests.

Let's take a closer look at some of the major male hormones.

Analysis for male sex hormones

Free testosterone

Free testosterone is the most active part of the androgenic steroid hormone (blood testosterone), which is responsible for:

• normal sexual function;
• puberty;
• the formation of sexual characteristics.

Indications for Free Testosterone Testing:

• osteoporosis;
• chronic prostatitis;
• hypogonadism;
• male menopause;
• decreased libido;
• violations of potency;
• acne;
• baldness;
• infertility.

The normal indicator of free testosterone in the blood of a man ranges from 5.5 to 42 pg / ml.

Testosterone

Testosterone is an androgenic steroid hormone produced in the testes and is responsible for:

• the formation of secondary sexual characteristics;
• normal sexual function;
• puberty.

The indications for a testosterone test are the same as those for a free testosterone test.

Before taking the analysis, you must completely eliminate smoking and physical activity.

Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)

Follicle-stimulating hormone is a pituitary hormone that stimulates spermatogenesis and the development of the seminal ducts in men.

Follicle-stimulating hormone increases the density of testosterone in the blood plasma, thereby creating favorable conditions for the maturation of sperm.

Indications for the analysis of follicle-stimulating hormone:

• growth retardation;
• delayed sexual development;
• premature development of sexual function;
• infertility;
• decreased potency.

Before taking blood for analysis, you should relax and calm down. Normal FSH in men: up to 11.1 mU / ml.

Dihydrotestosterone

Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) is the most potent natural androgen formed from testosterone under the influence of enzymes.

Dihydrotestosterone has the following functions in the body:

• is the main factor in the process of physical development (provides puberty in men);
• controls sexual behavior;
• regulates erectile function;
• ensures the development of the prostate gland;
• forms secondary sexual characteristics.

Dihydrotestosterone is found mainly in the hair follicles and genital skin.

Indications for analysis for DHT:

• erectile disfunction;
• complex of studies of hirsutism;
• assessment of the androgenic state of the body.

Values ​​up to 990 pg / ml are considered normal DHT.

In Moscow, the average price of tests for androgens (indicated in this article) is about 3,000 rubles.