Comprehensive Urinary Hormone Profile - FAQ

Are there any foods or supplement restrictions prior to testing?
Do not exceed your usual intake of fluids or change your dietary habit during the day before and the day of your collection unless advised by the practitioner. Avoid alcoholic beverages and vitamins (B-vitamins) for 24 hours prior to and during urine collection. Supplements such as indole-3-carbinol (I3C), flaxseed, borage and primrose oil may influence the sex steroids. It is at the practitioner’s discretion whether such supplements should be taken during collection, or avoided for a week prior to and during collection.

Are there any medication restrictions prior to testing?
Medications affecting steroid hormone levels are diverse and include: estrogens (including birth control pills, hormone replacement therapy), testosterone, corticosteroids, digoxin, thiazides, spironolactone, barbiturates, medicines to treat prostate or breast cancer, and certain anti-seizure drugs. This list is not exhaustive. Patients on birth control may be advised to discontinue these for 2-3 days (2 days prior to and day of urine collection). Some practitioners may suggest a longer avoidance of up to 3 months prior to collection. Patients on hormone replacement therapy may be advised to continue medication during collection so as to monitor therapy. It is at the ordering practitioner’s discretion to weigh in the current medications of the patient with test results.

What are the age restrictions for testing?
Not suitable for ages younger than 21 years.

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