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| Hormones |
Fiches |
Valeurs optimales |
Valeurs pathologiques |
Comments |
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| ACTH (Adrenocorticotropic hormone) |
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40 pg/ml |
< 20 ou > 80 pg/ml |
It mainly stimulates cortisol, androgen and also aldosterone production. It plays a role in melanogenesis and in allergic and inflammatory phenomena. |
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| Aldosterone |
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170 pg/ml |
< 100 pg/ml |
It regulates the Na+ and K+ balance, where it controls kidney functions, in the body. Excess aldosterone causes a drop in potassium that is eliminated in urine. |
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| Androstenedione |
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1,6 ng/ml |
< 1,3 ng/ml |
One of the stages of the formation of male hormones. |
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| Calcitonin |
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8 pg/ml |
< 4 pg/ml |
Secreted by the thyroid gland, it acts in the bones, where it blocks resorption. Calcium absorption is increased. |
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| Free cortisol (8 hours) |
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20 ng/ml |
< 14 ng/ml |
It rapidly alleviates inflammatory phenomena and stimulates the immune system. It releases energy reserves. |
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| DHEA-S |
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400 µg/dl (H)
275 µg/dl (F) |
< 250 µg/dl (H)
< 200 µg/dl (F) |
Produced by the adrenal glands, it is the most abundant hormone in the body. |
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| DHT (Dihydrotestosterone) |
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675 pg/ml (H)
250 pg/ml (F) |
< 500 pg/ml (H)
< 150 pg/ml (F) |
It belongs to the androgen hormone family. |
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| EPO (Erythropoietin) |
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< 500 UI/L |
Secreted by the kidneys. It stimulates the production of red blood cells and improves physical performances. |
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| Oestradiol (21st day of the menstrual cycle) |
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20-25 pg/ml (H)
150 pg/ml (F) |
> 35 pg/ml (H)
< 110 pg/ml (F) |
Produced by the ovaries, the main female hormone. |
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| FSH (folliculostimulant) |
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3 mIU/ml (H)
5 mIU/ml (F) |
> 7 mIU/ml (H)
> 12 mIU/ml (F) |
It is produced in the hypothalamus and stimulates pituitary secretion of the folliculo-stimulating hormone. |
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| GH (growth hormone) Simulated by GHRH, insulin, L-Dopa, etc. |
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> 25 ng/ml |
< 10 ng/ml
> 465 pmol/l |
Secreted by the pituitary gland. It stimulates growth and regulates nutritional balance. It has an anabolic effect on proteins. |
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| IGF-BP-3 (Insulin-like growth factor Binding protein-3) |
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3000 µg/l |
> 3700 µg/l |
Growth factor similar to insulin. It is the transmitter that allows the growth hormone to develop its protein and anabolic action. |
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| Insulin |
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5 (< 10) µU/ml |
< 4 ou > 10 µU/ml |
Secreted by the pancreas. It keeps the blood sugar at an optimal level. Type 1 diabetes (insulindependant): lack of insulin in the blood. The person gets progressively thinner. Type 2 diabetes: due to an excess of insulin, the person become obese as he gets older. |
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| LH (Luteinizing hormone) |
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4 mlU/ml (H)
4 mlU/ml (F) |
2 < ou
> 8 mlU/ml (H)
2 < ou
> 15 mlU/mll (F) |
In women: it actives the maturing of the ovary follicule In men: it acts on the seminal line. |
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| Parathormone |
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25 pg/ml |
< 15 ou > 50 pg/ml |
It regulates the body's calcium balance. In strong doses, it causes the resorption of the bone by releasing calcium and phosphates. It also plays a role in the acid-base balance. |
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| Pregnenolone |
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150 pg/ml |
< 100 pg/ml |
Precursor to corticosteroids hormones. |
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| Progesterone (F: 21st day of the cycle) |
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15 ng/ml |
< 11 ng/ml |
Produced by the ovaries and placenta in women, and by testicles in men. It encourages the implantation and development of the fertilised egg. It is a mood regulator and it balances the effect of oestrogen. |
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| Prolactin |
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10 ng/ml |
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After childbirth, it triggers milk secretion and inhibits menstruation. |
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| Insulin-like growth factor 1(IGF-1) |
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325 µg/l (H)
280 µg/l (F) |
< 220 µg/l (H)
< 180 µg/l (F) |
Insulin-like growth factor, which is highly dependent on the growth hormone. The dosage of IGF-1 is considered to be safer than a random GH dosage. |
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| SHBG or TEBG (Sex Binding Protein) |
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25-30 pmol/l (H)
65 pmol/l (H) |
> 35 pmol/l (H)
< 55 ou >75 pmol/l (F) |
Protein that transport sexual hormones in the blood and hormones would not act without it. |
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| Testosterone |
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7000 pg/ml (H)
350 pg/ml (F) |
< 6000 pg/ml (H)
<200 pg/ml (F) |
Secreted by the testicles and ovaries, testosterone causes sexual features to appear in man. |
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| Free testosterone |
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280 pg/ml (H)
8 pg/ml (F) |
< 200 pg/ml (H)
<5 pg/ml (F) |
The free form of testosterone is the one that has a real activity. |
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| Free T3 (triiodothyronine) |
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3 ng/l |
< 2,3 ng/l |
It increases oxygen consumption in the tissues and accelerates growth and heart rate. |
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| Free T4 (thyroxine) |
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1,5 ng/dl |
< 1,1 ng/dl |
Complementary to T3. |
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| TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) |
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1 µU/ml |
> 2 µU/ml |
It stimulates the functioning of the thyroid gland. |
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| Transcortine (Cortisol binding globulin CGB) |
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25-30 mg/l |
> 40 mg/l |
It ensures that cortisol is transported. |
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