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Hormone Metabolite Monitoring

Meaning

The advanced clinical practice of analyzing the downstream breakdown products, or metabolites, of hormones in biological fluids, typically urine or saliva, to gain a comprehensive understanding of hormone production, utilization, and clearance pathways. This diagnostic approach offers insights beyond simple serum hormone levels, revealing crucial information about phase I and phase II detoxification and the relative balance of various hormonal pathways. It is essential for precision endocrine therapy.