Functional Medicine Testing For Men's Sexual Health
Functional Medicine goes way beyond the suggested NZ framework for assessing dementia patients. We understand that life-style has a huge impact on our brain, and our choices have direct impacts on many metabolic pathways. This is where I come in!
🧪 Total & Free Testosterone
🧔♂️ Core hormone for libido, muscle mass, and confidence
📉 Low levels linked to fatigue, erectile issues, and low drive
🔄 Optimizable through sleep, stress reduction, and lifestyle
🧪 LH & FSH (Pituitary Signals)
🧠 Control testicular function and testosterone production
🔍 Helps determine if low T is primary (testes) or secondary (brain)
🛠️ Crucial for accurate treatment planning
🧪 SHBG (Sex Hormone Binding Globulin)
🧬 Binds testosterone—too high and free T drops
⚖️ Affects energy, libido, and fat distribution
📊 Must be interpreted alongside total and free testosterone
🧠 Estradiol (E2)
⚖️ Men need some estrogen—but too much causes fat gain, low libido, and mood swings
💪 Balance is key for vascular and sexual function
🔄 Can be modulated naturally or pharmacologically if needed
🧪 DHEA-S (Adrenal Precursor Hormone)
🔋 Precursor to testosterone and estrogen
😴 Low levels = fatigue, burnout, reduced resilience
🌿 Supports adrenal recovery and sexual vitality
🧬 Prolactin
📉 Elevated prolactin can suppress testosterone and libido
💊 Often overlooked in cases of low sex drive or ED
🎯 Identifies treatable causes of hormonal imbalance
🩸 Lipid Panel & Lp(a)
💓 Vascular health is essential for strong erections
🩸 Elevated Lp(a) or LDL = increased ED risk
🔧 Helps guide cardiovascular and nitric oxide support
🔥 CRP-hs & IL-6 (Inflammation Markers)
🌡️ Chronic inflammation suppresses hormone production
🧠 Linked to depression, ED, and poor exercise recovery
💪 Inflammation resolution is key to restoring performance
💉 Insulin, Glucose & HOMA-IR
🍬 Metabolic health strongly tied to erectile function
🧠 Insulin resistance = vascular dysfunction and low testosterone
🥗 Reversible with diet, fasting, and exercise
💩 Comprehensive Gut Microbiome Testing
🧠 The gut modulates estrogen metabolism, nutrient absorption, and mood
🤢 Dysbiosis can cause fatigue, low libido, and poor detox
🧫 Gut healing improves hormone balance and confidence
☠️ Heavy Metals Panel (Mercury, Lead, Cadmium)
🧬 Toxins suppress testicular function and damage mitochondria
🍃 Identifies hidden blockers of sexual performance
🧴 Supports detox and long-term vitality
🧠 HPG Axis Suppression from Mycotoxins
🦠 Mold toxins blunt LH & FSH release from the pituitary.
🔻 Disrupts brain–testes communication, lowering testosterone.
🧬 Leads to low libido, poor sperm health, and infertility risk.
