TopicsHormones and women's health
Hormone testing
For menopause hormone evaluation
The experts we follow agree on this.
Hormone testing is a helpful step to guide targeted support.
Who is behind it
Voices including a former research biochemist, a certified nutrition specialist and a Harvard-trained gynecologist.
How strong the research is
Mostly expert experience so far, with published research still catching up.
In their words
“I would get hormones checked thyroid androgens just so you've got a baseline”
a former research biochemist
Investigating hormones is a smart preliminary step before dietary changes.
Addressing foundational issues first ensures clearer hormone test results and avoids wasting time and money on premature testing
It is false that 40 is too early to start perimenopause; hormone checking is important.
It provides clarity by tracking four hormones across the cycle, helping to pinpoint ovulation and hormone balance, reducing fear from uncertainty.
a registered dietitiansponsoredLow thyroid function is well documented to relate to depression and brain energy decline.
Full thyroid labs provide a comprehensive assessment beyond just TSH and are necessary to detect thyroid issues even if TSH appears normal
Full thyroid testing is necessary to detect conditions like Hashimoto's, which can present with normal TSH but positive antibodies.
A full thyroid panel is essential to assess thyroid function accurately.
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