{"title":"Self-tests","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"cortisol-test","title":"Cortisol Test","description":"\u003cp\u003e Cortisol is the stress hormone. A little cortisol is good for you, but when it becomes too much, you suffer from chronic stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Cortisol can also become depleted, which can lead to burnout. This test shows the amount of cortisol.\u003cbr\u003e\n This test is administered via Mijn Lab Test. You can read more about this test \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mijnlabtest.nl\/\/cortisol-test.html\"\u003ehere.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHormone tests:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eHormones are substances produced by your body itself. They have a stimulating or inhibiting influence on organs and tissues in your body. There are hormones that influence short-term bodily processes, such as your blood pressure and emotions. Your body also possesses hormones that play a role in bodily processes that run over a longer period, such as your growth and development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Easily collect yourself at home using a saliva sample\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Provides control over your hormone levels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Multiple measurement points ensure actionable results\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Results are clearly displayed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n","brand":"Viv Support","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56284937191807,"sku":"AF-00015","price":29.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0952\/3219\/6991\/files\/632-cortisol-test-2.jpg?v=1761401800"},{"product_id":"speeksel-test-hormonen-vrouw","title":"Saliva test female hormones","description":"\u003cp\u003e This hormone profile for women examines progesterone, two cortisol measurements, and DHEA. With the saliva test for hormones in women, you gain insight into the hormones progesterone, cortisol, and DHEA, and the ratio between these hormones. If hormone production declines or the hormones are not sufficiently balanced with each other, symptoms may occur such as mood swings, weight problems, migraines or headaches, depression, and sleep disorders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e It is therefore a study focused on hormones related to stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Progesterone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Cortisol (2 measurements)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e DHEA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e This test is administered via Mijn Lab Test. You can read more about this test \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mijnlabtest.nl\/\/speeksel-onderzoek-hormonen-vrouw.html\"\u003ehere.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHormone tests:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eHormones are substances produced by your own body. They have a stimulating or inhibiting influence on organs and tissues in your body. There are hormones that influence short-term bodily processes such as your blood pressure and emotions. An example of this is adrenaline, the hormone that enables us to take immediate action. Your body also possesses hormones that play a role in bodily processes that run over a longer period, such as your growth and development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Easily collect yourself at home using a saliva sample\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Provides control over your hormone levels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Multiple measurement points ensure actionable results\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Results are clearly displayed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n","brand":"Viv Support","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56284938043775,"sku":"AF-00019","price":129.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0952\/3219\/6991\/files\/632-cortisol-test-2_f25c7a74-5575-4fca-9a75-1fcd4ca3ea49.jpg?v=1761401820"},{"product_id":"schildklier-profiel-test","title":"Thyroid profile test","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn the thyroid profile blood test, various hormones are examined to gain insight into the functioning of the thyroid. The levels of the hormones TSH, FT3, and FT4 in your blood provide information about the functioning of your thyroid and the speed of your metabolism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e This is what is measured:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e TSH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Free T3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Free T4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e This test is administered via Mijn Lab Test. You can read more about this test \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mijnlabtest.nl\/\/schildklier-profiel.htm\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBlood tests\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Your health is determined partly by your genes and partly by your lifestyle. Do you want to find out if changing your lifestyle has an effect on your health? This can be done through periodic blood tests. From just a few drops of blood, we can determine what your cholesterol, thyroid values, and vitamin D levels are at this moment, for example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Easily collect it yourself at home via a finger prick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Provides control over your lifestyle changes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Provides insight into your current blood values\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n \u003cli\u003eA clear and understandable report\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Every result is validated by a biochemist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n","brand":"Viv Support","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56284938305919,"sku":"AF-00013","price":65.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0952\/3219\/6991\/files\/632-schildklier-test-2.jpg?v=1761401834"},{"product_id":"voedsel-intolerantie-test-pro","title":"Food Intolerance Test pro","description":"\u003ch2\u003e Find out if you have food intolerances\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThere are many people with bothersome, unexplained symptoms. A possible cause of these discomforts could be an intolerance. Because an intolerance does not always cause symptoms immediately, but usually only after a while, there are likely more complaints attributable to an intolerance than initially thought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e An intolerance test checks whether specific antibodies (IgG) are being produced in excess. If you continue to eat foods that cause a reaction for a long period, this can lead to the following most common symptoms: fatigue, bloating, abdominal cramps, persistent itching, headache, migraine, and acne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eYou can develop an intolerance to many different foods. That is why we measure the largest number of food items in this test. Additionally, it is important that all food items are well specified. For instance, you might not tolerate cow's milk well, but you might tolerate goat's milk, sheep's milk, buffalo milk, coconut milk, almond milk, or oat milk. Therefore, it is important to analyze specific food items so that we can offer you alternatives should an intolerance be detected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n","brand":"Viv Support","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56284941549951,"sku":"5860","price":249.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0952\/3219\/6991\/files\/632-schildklier-test-2_e819076d-4f92-41d2-b537-2892fa01a007.jpg?v=1761401984"},{"product_id":"pcos-test-uitgebreid","title":"PCOS test comprehensive","description":"\u003ch2\u003e About the PCOS test\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003ePCOS, what is it? In many cases, women with PCOS produce too many male hormones. Ovulation is often very irregular or fails to occur for a long time. It is more difficult for women with PCOS to get pregnant. By gaining insight into AMH, FSH, LH, estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and prolactin levels, you can determine whether there is a possible disruption in your hormone balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e About PCOS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e PCOS, or Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, is a hormonal disorder affecting women of reproductive age. On average, it affects approximately 1 in 7 women. It is characterized by a disruption of the hormonal balance, which can lead to a number of specific symptoms. The exact cause of PCOS is not yet known, but it is thought that predisposition (genetics) and lifestyle factors play a role.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e Common symptoms of PCOS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The symptoms vary from person to person and can be mild or very pronounced and severe. The most common symptoms are:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e No or irregular menstruation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n \u003cli\u003eDifficulty getting pregnant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Excessive hair growth, particularly on the face, chest, and back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Unexplained weight gain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Acne\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e thinning hair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e We always advise consulting a doctor in case of severe symptoms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e How do you know if you have PCOS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e A hormone blood test does not provide a diagnosis. Therefore, a test alone is not sufficient to determine if you have PCOS. A healthcare professional, such as your GP, can determine next steps with you based on abnormal hormone levels. One of these next steps could be, for example, an ultrasound of the ovaries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e What you need to take into account during the assessment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eYour hormone levels change throughout your cycle. Ideally, you should collect your sample 3-5 working days before the start of your period. Collect your sample from Monday to Thursday, due to the laboratory closing on weekends. Many women who suspect PCOS have an irregular cycle or miss a cycle. In that case, collect the sample on any Monday to Thursday of your choice. Collect your sample before 10:00 AM when you are fasting; this means not eating for 10 hours and only drinking water. Do not collect your sample immediately after exercising or sexual activity, and ensure you are relaxed. Stress can affect the prolactin hormone, among other things.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e The AMH hormone in relation to PCOS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eAnti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) is an important hormone for assessing the number of remaining eggs and a woman's fertility. AMH levels decrease as the number of follicles decreases. Women with elevated AMH levels often have a high number of follicles. Normally, 3 to 8 follicles are visible; in PCOS, there are more than 12 per ovary. A very high AMH value is linked to PCOS. A very low AMH value is linked to reduced fertility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e Testosterone and PCOS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e One of the most important effects of PCOS is the increase in testosterone in women. In PCOS, the ovaries produce more androgens, such as testosterone, than normal. The increase in testosterone levels can be the result of various factors, such as insulin resistance, elevated LH (luteinizing hormone) levels, and increased stimulation of the ovaries by the LH hormone. This can result in the following symptoms:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Acne\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n \u003cli\u003eExcessive body hair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Hair loss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e If you have one or more of the above symptoms, it may be worthwhile to check whether a high testosterone level is the case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e The LH hormone and PCOS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The LH hormone, also known as luteinizing hormone, causes the ovaries to secrete a substance that triggers ovulation. During ovulation, the LH level in the blood rises. The LH peak occurs just before ovulation and lasts approximately 48 hours. PCOS disrupts the normal hormonal balance, leading to increased LH secretion by the pituitary gland. This causes higher LH levels in the bloodstream, which disrupts ovulation and can lead to symptoms such as irregular menstrual cycles and excessive androgen production (such as testosterone). An elevated LH level also contributes to the formation of ovarian cysts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e The FSH hormone and PCOS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe FSH hormone is important for the production of sex hormones. The FSH hormone is linked to the LH hormone and ensures that eggs can develop in the ovaries. The FSH hormone also stimulates the production of estrogen and progesterone. Women suffering from PCOS often have elevated FSH levels. The FSH hormone is released by the pituitary gland and ensures that ovarian follicles grow and develop. In PCOS, the ovaries generally respond less well to FSH, which can cause follicles not to fully develop and release eggs. A higher FSH value can be an indication that the body is trying to stimulate follicle growth and trigger ovulation. It is important to know that the influence of PCOS on FSH levels is not the same for everyone. There are also women with PCOS who have no elevated FSH or even a reduced FSH level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e Estrogen and Progesterone in relation to PCOS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003ePCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) affects estrogen and progesterone, two important female sex hormones. PCOS can lead to elevated estrogen levels due to the excessive production of testosterone, which can be converted into estrogen. This hormonal imbalance can lead to irregular menstrual cycles and other symptoms. Additionally, PCOS can involve irregular or absent ovulation, which can lead to insufficient progesterone production. This can cause anovulation, a condition in which the ovaries do not release an egg. Furthermore, it can cause irregular shedding of the uterine lining, potentially resulting in heavy or prolonged periods. It is also true for estrogen and progesterone that the situation is not the same for every woman with PCOS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e Prolactin and PCOS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eProlactin is responsible for the production of breast milk. Your prolactin level remains elevated for up to several months after breastfeeding. However, your prolactin level can also be elevated without breastfeeding. Because prolactin affects ovulation, it can disrupt your menstrual cycle. Excess prolactin causes you to produce more male hormones. If you use the contraceptive pill, your prolactin levels will be elevated; partly for this reason, we indicate that this test is not suitable for women who use the pill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n","brand":"Viv Support","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56284944466303,"sku":"16683","price":139.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0952\/3219\/6991\/files\/632-schildklier-test-2_2af60651-da3c-42e1-bd72-955725f097a8.jpg?v=1761402025"}],"url":"https:\/\/vivsupport.nl\/en-en\/collections\/zelftesten.oembed","provider":"Viv Support","version":"1.0","type":"link"}