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Post by dakini on Feb 1, 2009 12:26:34 GMT -5
Hi All ~ I am 45, female, AI,(taking Cortef 20 mgs daily) Hashi's, (LDN & Iodoral). I am feeling really good, but am headed into perimeno and want to know if I could benefit from some bioidentical supplementation. I am looking to test sex hormones and am utterly perplexed by the differing opinions on whether to test via saliva or blood. I am paying out of pocket for all tests and I need to get accurate results the first time. Also, if anyone has suggestions for the most affordable place to order these tests online. These are the tests I am getting: Progesterone Estradiol Testosterone DHEA-s Any adivce? Thanks!!! ~DD
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Post by fractal1 on Feb 1, 2009 16:20:16 GMT -5
Hi DD, Sex hormones should be serum, saliva is too unreliable. All tests should be drawn at 8am and fasting on day 3 of your cycle. These include: FSH LH Estradiol Progesterone Testosterone Free Testosterone SHGB FAI (free androgen index) DHEAS Some other hormones that could be tested but are not essential include: Estrone Estriol Androstenedione Cheers
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