4-OH-E1 %

4-OH-E1 %

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What's

4-OH-E1 %

4-OH-E1, also known as 4-Hydroxyestrone, is another type of estrogen metabolite, or byproduct, that your body produces when it processes the hormone estrogen. This specific metabolite is a key player in the complex dance of hormone regulation in both men and women. In women, estrogen is crucial for reproductive health and development, while in men, it helps manage functions like libido. By measuring the percentage of 4-OH-E1 in relation to the total amount of estrogen metabolites in your body, we can gain valuable insights into how your body is metabolizing and managing estrogen.

If Your Levels Are High

High levels of 4-OH-E1 % could indicate that your body is metabolizing estrogen at an increased rate. This could be due to a variety of factors, such as certain medications that affect hormone levels, including hormone replacement therapy or birth control pills. It could also be a sign of specific health conditions that affect hormone production, such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) or certain types of cancer. Additionally, lifestyle factors like diet and exercise can influence estrogen metabolism. It's important to remember that 4-OH-E1 % is just one aspect of your overall hormone balance, and a high level doesn't necessarily mean there's a problem. It's simply a clue that can help us understand more about your body's hormone production and metabolism.

Symptoms of High Levels

Symptoms of high levels of 4-OH-E1 % could potentially include mood swings, fatigue, and changes in energy levels.

If Your Levels are Low

Low levels of 4-OH-E1 % could mean that your body isn't breaking down estrogen as effectively as it should be. This specific type of estrogen is created when your body processes other forms of estrogen, so a lower level might suggest a slowdown in this process. This could be due to a variety of factors, such as age, stress, or certain medications like hormone replacement therapy or birth control pills, which can affect how your body metabolizes hormones. It's also possible that a health condition could be impacting your body's ability to produce or break down estrogen. Remember, this is just one part of your body's complex hormone system, so it's just one piece of the bigger picture of your overall health.

Symptoms of Low Levels

Symptoms of low levels of 4-OH-E1 % could potentially include decreased energy, mood changes, and fatigue.

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HuMap

Doctor's Data

Urine

The Hormone and Urinary Metabolites Assessment Profile (HuMap™) provides a comprehensive overview of steroid hormones, their metabolites, and the efficiency of the enzymes that metabolize these hormones.

Sex Hormones Profile

Doctor's Data

Urine

The Sex Hormones Profile provides a broad overview of sex steroid hormones, their metabolites, and the efficiency of the enzymes that metabolize these hormones. This profile is a consideration for patients with concerns that are particular to sex hormones and/or monitoring for harmful metabolites due to the influence of HRT/BHRT.

Estrogen Metabolites Profile

Doctor's Data

Urine

The Estrogen Metabolites Profile provides a detailed insight into estrone, estradiol, estriol, metabolism, as well as the efficiency of COMT (methylation activity). This profile is a consideration for baseline or follow-up testing for patients with concerns related to estrogens and/or monitoring for harmful metabolites due to the influence of HRT/BHRT.

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