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Hormone Metabolism
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Gain valuable insights into possible hormone-related symptoms
Discover how your body metabolizes and eliminates estrogen, progesterone, androgens, cortisol, and other key by-products. Results will help guide you in making evidence based diet & lifestyle changes.
Why We Love This
With detailed insights into hormone production and elimination, this convenient at-home urine test gives you the knowledge you need to take control of your health and address hormone-related symptoms with confidence.
Erica Armstrong
MD, IFMCP, Founder/CEO of Root
What to Expect
Test kit will be mailed directly to your home.
Collection Instructions:
*Detailed instructions will be provided inside of the test kit*
Root Hormone Metabolism at home test kit requires collecting urine at 4 different times throughout the day.
Regular Cycles: Collect on day 19, 20 or 21 of the menstrual cycle. Day 1 = First day of period.
Irregular Cycles: If you know when your period will start, choose 5 days before.
Unpredictable: Collect any day when not bleeding.
IMPORTANT:
Avoid for 3 days prior to testing: Biotin/vitamin B7 (hair and nail formulas).
Vaginal Hormone Users: Do NOT use hormones vaginally for at least 3 days prior to urine collections as this may directly
contaminate the urine with the supplemented hormone and cause false-high results.
Collection Instructions:
*Detailed instructions will be provided inside of the test kit*
Root Hormone Metabolism at home test kit requires collecting urine at 4 different times throughout the day.
Regular Cycles: Collect on day 19, 20 or 21 of the menstrual cycle. Day 1 = First day of period.
Irregular Cycles: If you know when your period will start, choose 5 days before.
Unpredictable: Collect any day when not bleeding.
IMPORTANT:
Avoid for 3 days prior to testing: Biotin/vitamin B7 (hair and nail formulas).
Vaginal Hormone Users: Do NOT use hormones vaginally for at least 3 days prior to urine collections as this may directly
contaminate the urine with the supplemented hormone and cause false-high results.
Details
What we measure:
33 Total Biomarkers
Estrogens x 13
33 Total Biomarkers
Estrogens x 13
Androgens x 8
Progestogens x 7
Glucocorticoids x 4
Creatinine
Complete list: E2, E1, E3, 2-OH E2, 2-OH E1, 4-OH E2, 4-OH E1, 16aOH E1, 2-MeO E2, 2-MeO E1, 4-MeO E2, 4-MeO E1, BPA, Pgdiol, AlloP, AlloPd, 3aHP, 20aHP, DOC, Ccn, TC, TCn, ThC, ThCn, D, Adione, Andro, Etio, T, Epi-T, 5a-DHT, 5a3a, Crtn
Complete list: E2, E1, E3, 2-OH E2, 2-OH E1, 4-OH E2, 4-OH E1, 16aOH E1, 2-MeO E2, 2-MeO E1, 4-MeO E2, 4-MeO E1, BPA, Pgdiol, AlloP, AlloPd, 3aHP, 20aHP, DOC, Ccn, TC, TCn, ThC, ThCn, D, Adione, Andro, Etio, T, Epi-T, 5a-DHT, 5a3a, Crtn
The Why:
Your body produces various hormones like estrogen, progesterone, and stress hormones, which are eliminated through urine after use. How effectively and safely this process occurs affects your current symptoms, overall health, and future risk of diseases like hormone-dependent cancers.
This test is for you if you experience 1 or more of the following:
- PMS
- Irregular or heavy periods
- Acne
- Mood swings
- Headaches
- Hair Loss
- Breast tenderness
- Hirsutism (excess hair growth)
- You have a family history of breast cancer or other hormone-dependent cancers
- You are considering hormone replacement therapy
**Please note that all test kits purchased through Root must be sent in to the appropriate lab within 6 months of purchase.**
***This test cannot be completed in NY***
Results
Results:
You will receive results via email within 10-14 business days after sending in the kit. After the lab receives your sample, it typically takes 10-14 business days to process the results. Expect a total turnaround time of 3-4 weeks. The Root team will upload your results to your secure health portal, and you will be alerted when they are ready for viewing.
You will receive results via email within 10-14 business days after sending in the kit. After the lab receives your sample, it typically takes 10-14 business days to process the results. Expect a total turnaround time of 3-4 weeks. The Root team will upload your results to your secure health portal, and you will be alerted when they are ready for viewing.
Sample Report
The Hormone Metabolism sample report features bar graphs illustrating how your body is metabolizing 33 key biomarkers, including estrogens, androgens, progestogens, glucocorticoids, and creatinine. These visuals provide a clear overview of hormone pathways and balance, helping you better understand your body's metabolism and informing personalized health decisions.
Sample Report
The Hormone Metabolism sample report features bar graphs illustrating how your body is metabolizing 33 key biomarkers, including estrogens, androgens, progestogens, glucocorticoids, and creatinine. These visuals provide a clear overview of hormone pathways and balance, helping you better understand your body's metabolism and informing personalized health decisions.
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