What is the purpose of this test?
The Menstrual Cycle Mapping Urine - ZRT Test Kit is designed to provide a detailed analysis of hormone patterns throughout a woman’s menstrual cycle. By measuring key hormones like estrogen, progesterone, and luteinizing hormone (LH) over a month, this test helps identify ovulation timing and assess the health of the follicular and luteal phases of the cycle. This comprehensive mapping allows for the detection of hormone deficiencies or irregularities that may be contributing to symptoms such as premenstrual syndrome, headaches, or infertility.
Tracking symptoms alongside hormone levels during the collection period can provide valuable insights into how hormonal changes influence overall well-being. For some women, symptoms may stem from normal cycle variations, while others may discover underlying imbalances that warrant attention. This test offers a noninvasive and insightful way to understand the relationship between hormonal health and physical symptoms.
The Menstrual Cycle Mapping Urine - ZRT Test Kit includes:
- Luteinizing Hormone (LH): Evaluates the hormone responsible for triggering ovulation and maintaining reproductive health.
- Creatinine: Assesses kidney function and ensures accurate hormone measurement by accounting for urine concentration.
- Estrone-3-Glucuronide (E1G): Measures a metabolite of estrogen to track its fluctuations during the cycle, which affects mood, energy, and reproductive health.
- Pregnanediol-3-Glucuronide (PdG): Monitors progesterone metabolism, providing insight into luteal phase health and ovulation.
- PdG/E1G Ratio: Analyzes the balance between progesterone and estrogen to evaluate overall hormonal harmony.
Who should get this test?
- Women with irregular menstrual cycles.
- Those experiencing cyclic hormone-related symptoms, such as premenstrual syndrome (PMS).
- Women with seizure disorders, such as catamenial seizures.
- Individuals suffering from hormone-related headaches.
- Women facing challenges with infertility.
Benefits of the Menstrual Cycle Mapping Urine - ZRT Test Kit:
- Comprehensive Hormonal Insight: Tracks estrogen, progesterone, and LH throughout the cycle for a detailed hormonal profile.
- Supports Symptom Management: Helps correlate hormonal changes with symptoms to guide targeted interventions.
- Noninvasive Testing: Utilizes an easy urine collection method performed at home.
- Identifies Ovulation Patterns: Detects ovulation timing and assesses follicular and luteal phase health.
- Tailored for Reproductive Health: Offers valuable information for addressing irregular cycles, PMS, and fertility issues.
- Personalized Health Tracking: Encourages keeping a symptom diary to enhance the understanding of hormonal impacts on overall well-being.
Preparation:Fasting is not required. Collect urine samples at specific times as instructed over the course of your menstrual cycle. Avoid alcohol, caffeine, and excessive fluid intake on collection days to ensure sample accuracy. Follow all kit instructions carefully and ship the samples promptly for accurate results.
Test Results:
7 business days once the lab receives the specimen. May take longer based on weather, holiday, or lab delays.
