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Rhythm is a comprehensive assessment of the female hormones, oestradiol, progesterone and testosterone spanning a full cycle period. Imbalances revealed in this profile can help illuminate root causes of disorders such as premenstrual syndrome (PMS), infertility, and menstrual irregularities.
Balance is the key. Research has long shown that fluctuating levels of oestogen, progesterone and testosterone play a major role in a woman’s overall health, effecting
- Menstrual Cycle
- Appetite Level
- Mood Swings
- Sex Drive
- Sleep Patterns
Imbalances of these hormones are associated with disorders such as
- PMS
- Breast Cancer
- Anovulation
- Endometriosis
- Infertility
- Polycystic Ovary Disease
- Amenorrhea
- Osteoporosis
Rhythm Plus
As well as measuring the hormones Oestrogen, Progesterone and Testosterone discussed above rhythm plus also measures melatonin and the adrenal hormones, Cortisol and DHEA and is designed to show these are influenced by the sex hormones and vica versa.
The hormone Melatonin is the major modulator of annual and circadian biorhythms in the body. Abnormalities have been closely linked to a variety of behavioural changes and mood disorders including: female hormone disturbance, insomnia, sleep-wake problems, mood disturbance, increased risk of cardiovascular disease, immune dysfunction, inhibition of ovulation and low body temperature.
What is being measured
Rhythm
- Estradiol (oestrogen)
- Progesterone
- Testosterone
Rhythm Plus
- Estradiol (oestrogen)
- Progesterone
- Testosterone
- Cortisol
- DHEA
- Melatonin
Salivary testing of hormones, unlike serum testing, measures the free, unbound fraction of hormone that is available to exert its effect on the target tissue.
Age range this test is suitable for
Adults 18+ The patent must have gone through puberty and have a menstrual cycle.
Specimen Requirements
Rhythm, 12 (3ml) saliva samples collected over a 28-day cycle;
Rhythm Plus, 12 (3ml) saliva samples collected over a 28-day cycle and 5 (3ml) saliva samples collected at timed intervals throughout 1 day
You will need to send your sample back to the lab via a next day postal service – If you are in the UK, Royal mail offer a suitable next day service. If you are outside of the UK then please check with your postal service for options. The cost of the test does not cover the return postage.
Please note that samples should only be posted on Monday – Thursday so that they do not arrive over the weekend when the lab is closed.
A courier returns option is offered by the lab and details will be included in with your test kit. This is an optional service and the cost is not included in with the test fee. Details about payment, should you wish to take up this offer, are included with the courier details.
Before Taking this Test
Inform practitioner about all medication, oral contraceptive, and hormone supplement use
Avoid caffeine, alcohol, and nicotine (on day of test)
Do not eat, brush or floss teeth, use mouthwash, or chew gum (1 hour before)
Wash hands before collection
See instructions inside test kit for details
Turn around Time 21 days
All sample reports are for representational and educational purposes only. Biomarkers, references ranges, results, and all other data may differ from actual reports. All data included in no way represents an actual patient. Any comparisons of results to actual patients, is completely incidental.
Smart Nutrition Rhythm Sample Report
All sample reports are for representational and educational purposes only. Biomarkers, references ranges, results, and all other data may differ from actual reports. All data included in no way represents an actual patient. Any comparisons of results to actual patients, is completely incidental.