Selection of possible laboratory tests
Analysis of sex hormone values
which play a role in problems associated, for example, with menopause, such as osteoporosis. Causes for childlessness or for erection problems can also be ascertained. A most common problem in women is excess body hair (male-pattern hair growth) or hirsutism.
Analysis of other hormonal values
e.g. hypophyseal hormone (relevant, for example, in dwarfism); thyroid and parathyroid hormones; adrenal hormones.
Analysis of an under- or oversupply of vitamins
A common phenomenon during menopause.
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