The Diagnostic and Prognostic Hormones in Common Endocrine Disorders in Adult Males

Hormones mediate many body functions, including growth, differentiation, reproduction, and metabolism. There are variations in hormone release, response in different individuals, in relation to age, gender, stress situations, and body mass index. This article outlines the diagnostic and prognostic value of hormones in common endocrine disorders in adult males. Hormones are used in specialty clinics as markers for diagnosis and prognosis of medical disorders, that result from disturbances of pattern of release, deficiency, or resistance. Hormones are measured in specialized laboratories for these purposes, taking into consideration, age, gender and timing variations in hormone release. Lab findings, coupled to the clinical history of patients, help to complete the picture for diagnosis and prognosis of hormone disorders.