10/03/2024
A lot of my patients go to their family doctor and ask to have their hormones tested. They’re often told there is no point. While that may be true if the only treatment options in conventional medicine are birth control or surgical interventions for many of these hormonal concerns, functional medicine offers SO much more.
But - in order to treat, it’s important to assess what is ACTUALLY going on. Hormones can be funny, whether they are high or low often there are similar symptoms. They also require balance between their partner hormones, and the IMBALANCE can be what aggravates symptoms even if the actual LEVELS are technically within normal range.
That all being said, not all hormone testing is equal.
Some hormones are best tested for in blood work (thyroid, fasting insulin, FSH, LH) some are better tested in saliva or urine (estradiol, progesterone, cortisol). And sometimes, testing actually won’t offer us a lot of information, for ex if you are on birth control.
To FEEL better, we need the right treatment. To get the right treatment, we need to test and assess!
If you are struggling with your hormones - reach out! 🩺
