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Table 9.3 Hormonal Testing post ABI

Pituitary-Gonadal Axis Males: LH, Follicle-Stimulating Hormone and testosterone Females: For those who have irregular menstrual cycles, LH, Follicle-Stimulating Hormone, and estradiol
Pituitary-Adrenal Axis Cut-off values are different in the acute phase than in the rehabilitation phase. Evaluations are best performed with early morning plasma cortisol measurements or 24-hour urinary free cortisol measurements.
Pituitary-Thyroid Axis It has been suggested that baseline testing should include thyroid function tests (TSH, fT4, fT3) and repetition of testing where appropriate.