Hormoncheck Männer: which blood markers matter?

A male hormone check should include key blood markers that reflect endocrine function. Essential markers are: total and free testosterone (measure androgen activity), sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG, affects bioavailability), luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) to assess the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis, prolactin (elevated levels can suppress testosterone), estradiol (also relevant in men), DHEA-S (adrenal androgen), as well as cortisol and TSH to rule out stress or thyroid disorders. However, interpretation is complex: single values without clinical context can be misleading. MyBody-X may offer such tests, but the provided context contains no details on methodology or validation. Therefore, the evidence is rated as 'practice' (clinical standard), not supported by the given sources. Caveat: A hormone check does not replace medical diagnosis; consult an endocrinologist if abnormalities are found.