Dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEA-S) is a steroid hormone produced in the adrenal glands and liver. It's the most abundant circulating steroid in humans, with levels peaking around age 25 and declining with age. DHEA-S is involved in the production of sex hormones like estrogen and testosterone, and insulin growth factor-1 (IGF-1), which helps with muscle growth.
Estradiol (E2) is
the most potent and common type of estrogen, a sex hormone essential for the reproductive and sexual health of both females and males.
FSH is a hormone produced by the pituitary gland that plays a crucial role in the reproductive system.
LH" is an abbreviation for luteinizing hormone, a hormone produced by the
pituitary gland that plays a critical role in sexual development, the menstrual cycle, and reproduction for both men and women
Prolactin (PRL): A hormone produced by the pituitary gland that is essential for producing milk (lactation) and plays a role in growth, metabolism, reproduction, and the immune system. A blood test can measure prolactin levels.