Hair Loss Check (female)
$225 AUD
Accelerated hair loss can be due a number of reasons including genetic, stress, nutrition and hormonal factors.
Hair loss can be due to a number of factors including:
- Genetic factors - women may start noticing thinning where they tend to part their hair and hairline.
- Stress - hair loss may be due to a stressful event. Most often hair loss is not immediate and may first show 3 to 6 months later.
- Nutrition - diet can play a significant role in hair growth. Hair grows from the scalp thanks to a rich environment of vitamins and nutrients obtained through what we eat.
- Hormonal imbalance - hair thinning can due to health concerns such as thyroid conditions, hormonal changes such as menopause which affects the hair follicle, and some medications for blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, and acne.
What we test
Hormonal Changes - female
When levels of oestrogen and progesterone drop, hair can grow more slowly and become thinner. A decrease in these hormones may also trigger an increase in the production of androgens, or a group of male hormones. Androgens shrink hair follicles, resulting in hair loss on the head.
Nutritional Markers
Our diet can play a significant role in the growth of healthy hair. It is important to remember that a healthy scalp supports healthy hair. The hair grows from the scalp thanks to a rich environment of vitamins and nutrients that are obtained through what we eat. For this reason, it is important to eat a healthy balanced diet.
Thyroid Function
Your thyroid gland produces hormones that regulate growth and energy expenditure. Thyroid disorders are quite common, and many people don’t have any symptoms at all. This thyroid test screens for the thyroid hormones that play a key role in regulating the body’s metabolism.
This thyroid test measures:
Test instructions
Download and print your pathology form from your i-screen dashboard.
Take your form to one of our affiliated collection centres to have your sample taken.
Take this test between day 15-28 of your cycle (where day 1 is the first day of bleeding).
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