What is a hormone panel, and do I need to get one done?

Ask Emily — hormone replacement therapy

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Several types of female hormone panels are available to choose from, depending upon a woman’s age, medical history, and symptoms. A comprehensive evaluation might include a thyroid assessment, adrenal testing, lipid profile, and analysis of your sex steroids, including total estrogen, progesterone, free testosterone, pregnenolone, and DHEA sulfate, among others.

We recommend getting a hormone panel done if you feel your hormones are out of balance. Symptoms of hormonal imbalance that you may notice include irregular or severe periods, PMS, fatigue, cravings for salt, caffeine or carbohydrates, hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, weight gain, feeling depressed or overwhelmed, insomnia, or any combination of these. If indeed your hormones are out of balance, you can work with your practitioner to find the best natural solution, and be sure to get regular hormone panels in follow-up to monitor your progress.

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Our Personal Program is a great place to start

The Personal Program promotes natural hormonal balance with nutritional supplements, our exclusive endocrine support formula, dietary and lifestyle guidance, and optional phone consultations with our Nurse–Educators. It is a convenient, at-home version of what we recommend to all our patients at the clinic.

To learn more about the Program, go to How the Personal Program works.
To select the Program that's right for your symptoms, go to Choose the plan that works for you.
To assess your symptoms, take our on-line Hormonal Health Profile.
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Last Modified: 04/18/2011