Saliva tests are used to measure the active hormones that reach the receptor sites, and the variations are more apparent in saliva measurement compared to blood tests. The test is suitable for menstruating women, women in menopause, and even men. Depending on the category you belong to, you will be given different reference values. It's possible that men can also be imbalanced when it comes to these hormones.

Estrogen has a stimulating effect on growth, especially in the uterus and breast glands. This means that the hormone can increase cell division in these tissues, and it has been suggested that it may increase the risk of cancer. The risk of getting cancer increases the longer you are exposed to estrogen, especially with early menstruation onset and late menopause. Estrogen also affects fat distribution in women by contributing to more fat around the hips, breasts, and thighs. Being overweight increases estrogen levels in the body because testosterone is converted to estrogen in adipose tissue. The more fat you have, the higher the estrogen level.

Estrogen plays an important role in the immune system and memory in both men and women. The hormone counteracts osteoporosis and also offers protection against cardiovascular diseases.

Just like testosterone, estrogen also has fat-burning and muscle-building effects. Women in menopause with low estrogen levels run a high risk of losing bone mass and developing osteoporosis.

Estrogen deficiency

The amount of estrogen decreases during menopause, but it can also drop due to stress, inadequate nutrition, and intensive training. Estrogen deficiency can affect the body in various ways and the symptoms can be vague, including mood swings, dry mucous membranes, and weight gain. If you suspect you suffer from estrogen deficiency, it's important to determine if it's really low estrogen levels causing your symptoms or if they are due to something else. At GetTested, we offer you simple and convenient test kits that you can perform yourself at home.

Common symptoms of hormonal imbalances

Low progesterone

• Irregular menstrual cycle
• PMS, tender breasts
• Infertility
• Headache/ migraine
• Mood swings/ depression
• Weight gain
• Endometriosis

Low estrogen

• Pain during intercourse
• Urinary tract infections
• Fatigue
• Concentration difficulties
• Irregular or absent menstruation
• Mood swings/ depression
• Weaker bone structure

High estrogen

• Swelling
• Swollen, tender breasts
• Decreased libido
• Irregular menstrual cycle
• Losing hair
• Weight gain
• PMS
• Fibrocystic breasts