Hormone & Testosterone Testing

Comprehensive hormone evaluation at Thrive Medicine Clinic covers total and free testosterone, SHBG, estradiol, LH, and additional thyroid and metabolic markers as indicated. Blood is drawn in-clinic at the Houston Heights location or via a LabCorp or Quest partnership for telehealth patients. Results are reviewed by a board-certified physician who designs a personalised treatment plan based on your full hormone profile and health history.

Thrive Medicine Clinic's hormone and testosterone testing service is the entry point for patients seeking to understand and optimise their endocrine health. Founded by two board-certified physicians with backgrounds in anaesthesiology and pain medicine, the clinic approaches hormone evaluation as a diagnostic foundation rather than a standalone service — results inform whether testosterone replacement therapy, peptide optimisation, or lifestyle-based interventions are the right next step. The standard testosterone panel at Thrive measures total testosterone and free testosterone (the biologically active fraction that circulates unbound), as well as sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG), which directly affects how much free testosterone the body can use. Oestradiol is included because elevated conversion of testosterone to oestrogen is a common contributor to symptoms such as fatigue, reduced libido, and mood changes in men — and is clinically actionable. Luteinising hormone (LH) distinguishes primary hypogonadism (testicular insufficiency) from secondary hypogonadism (pituitary or hypothalamic origin), which changes the treatment pathway significantly. Depending on the consultation, the panel may be extended to include thyroid function markers (TSH, free T3, free T4), cortisol, DHEA-S, or a metabolic panel, giving Dr. Langley and Dr. Gallegos a complete picture of the hormonal and metabolic environment before making any treatment recommendation. Blood draws take under 15 minutes in-clinic at the Houston Heights location on W 18th St. Telehealth patients can complete their draw at a local LabCorp or Quest Diagnostics collection centre with results sent directly to the clinic. Patients from across Houston, Sugar Land, and surrounding areas — including those who have not previously had hormone panels interpreted in a clinical context — benefit from having results reviewed by a physician rather than receiving numbers without guidance. Houston TX hormone testing, testosterone level check Houston Heights, free testosterone blood test Houston, SHBG panel Texas, low testosterone evaluation Houston TX.