The Male Hormone Profile is a blood test that measures testosterone and the other hormones that control and reflect it, giving a rounded picture of male hormonal health. It suits men with symptoms such as low energy, reduced libido or difficulty building muscle, or anyone monitoring hormone levels over time. The test costs £238.75, plus a £50 blood-draw fee, with results in 1 day. You can walk in or book online at 117a Harley Street, seven days a week.
This profile is commonly requested for symptoms such as persistent tiredness, low mood, reduced libido, erectile difficulties, or trouble maintaining muscle despite regular training.
It is also used to monitor testosterone levels over time, including for men already on hormone treatment, or as a baseline before starting it.
Because testosterone naturally varies through the day and with age, some men book it simply to understand where they stand as part of a wider health check.
Testosterone follows a daily rhythm and is usually highest in the morning, so a morning appointment tends to give the most representative result. Most people do not need to fast for this test and can eat and drink normally beforehand; follow any specific instruction from your doctor about timing.
A low testosterone result, especially alongside raised LH and FSH, commonly points to reduced testicular function, while low testosterone with low or normal LH and FSH points instead towards the pituitary or hypothalamus. A raised prolactin can itself be a cause of low testosterone and low libido.
SHBG affects how much of your testosterone is actually available to the body, so it is always read alongside the total testosterone and Free Androgen Index rather than on its own.
These results need to be interpreted together, alongside your symptoms and sometimes a repeat morning sample, so book a follow-up with a doctor to talk through what they mean for you.
To discuss a low result and whether treatment is appropriate, see testosterone assessment at Medical Express Clinic.
Written by Mr Stephen Lingam. Reviewed by Dr Mohammad Bakhtiar.
Testosterone is usually highest in the morning, so booking an early appointment tends to give the most representative result. Ask our team about morning availability at 117a Harley Street.
Yes, low testosterone is commonly linked to tiredness, low mood and reduced libido, though these symptoms also have many other causes. A doctor can help work out whether your hormone levels explain what you are experiencing.
You do not need to change your normal routine, but mention any supplements, steroids or hormone treatments to the phlebotomist, since these can affect your results.
No, a single low result is usually followed up with a repeat morning sample and a discussion with a doctor before any treatment is considered.