What is hormone testing, and when is it medically indicated in Europe?

Hormone testing explained: blood panels, thyroid function, testosterone, oestrogen, cortisol, timing requirements, and diagnostic criteria.

In this episode, we outline how hormone levels are evaluated under EU medical guidance and when testing is clinically appropriate.

You’ll learn:

• Which hormones are commonly tested (TSH, free T4, testosterone, oestradiol, progesterone, prolactin, cortisol)

• Why symptoms alone are not enough for diagnosis

• The importance of timing (e.g., morning testosterone, menstrual cycle phase)

• When thyroid testing is recommended

• How PCOS or menopause is evaluated

• Why repeat testing may be required for confirmation

• Situations where hormone testing requests ...