Adrenal Fatigue Testing

With all of the differences between hormones in men and women it may be surprising to learn that ‘normal’ cortisol (the stress hormone) levels for both genders are the same. Additionally, the same adrenal fatigue testing is utilized for men and women. Expert BodyLogicMD physicians utilize saliva testing to measure cortisol levels because of its proven accuracy and because any other method would just be impractical. To get an precise picture of whether or not an individual is suffering from adrenal stress (when cortisol levels are extremely high) or adrenal fatigue (cortisol dive after prolonged adrenal stress), it is necessary to measure the cortisol levels throughout an entire day: morning, noon, evening and night.

Proper cortisol levels should follow a diurnal pattern which starts out the highest in the morning (between 5:00am and 7:00am) and slowly tapers off throughout the day and is lowest a night until it is once again restored to higher levels during sleep (another reason why a good night’s sleep is so important).

Stress in Men

Our physicians often find that men are less able to communicate and identify when they are experiencing excess stress. Men are also more likely to have adrenal stress as opposed to adrenal fatigue. Being a catabolic hormone, high levels of cortisol tend to breakdown muscle and bone, and increase fat. Excess cortisol affects how testosterone interacts with receptors. This causes testosterone to be less effective often resulting in increased body fat, muscle loss and difficulty relieving stress.

It is not uncommon for men with adrenal fatigue or adrenal stress to be misdiagnosed with a thyroid disorder. Symptoms such as fatigue, depression, difficulty losing weight and temperature instability are common in both adrenal problems and thyroid disorders. This is another example of why hormone testing is so vital. Stress in men is certainly manageable.

Relieving Stress with Natural Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy

Comprehensive adrenal fatigue testing offered by BodyLogicMD is the first step to hormonal balance and relief from adrenal stress or adrenal fatigue. It is important to note that when men have adrenal fatigue, testosterone replacement can make the condition worse. It is important to first treat the adrenal fatigue and then treat any other hormonal imbalances such as low testosterone.

Contact the BodyLogicMD bioidentical hormone therapy physician nearest you to schedule an appointment and learn more about adrenal fatigue testing and stress in men.

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To get started, leave us your information and we will contact you to find out exactly how we can help. We order the initial labs you’ll need for your first visit and we’ll schedule the appointment with your new BodyLogicMD physician. Before your visit you’ll spend time on our website completing a thorough questionnaire in the convenience of your home.

 

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At your hour-long initial consultation, your BodyLogicMD physician will meet with you personally to discuss your symptoms, review your results and talk through the appropriate treatment to meet your individualized needs. Our highly experienced physicians undergo hundreds of hours of training in bioidentical hormones and have helped thousands of women and men suffering the symptoms of hormone imbalance.

 

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Finally, if necessary, your BodyLogicMD physician will prescribe the customized compounded bioidentical hormones and other pharmacy-grade supplements for your personalized program. The compounding pharmacy will contact you and send these directly to your home or office as you request.