This episode is for all the women who have left the doctor disappointed—turned away and told their hormone levels were fine even when they didn’t feel right. Hormone level testing isn’t given much thought by the majority of medical professionals, yet it’s crucial to providing adequate patient health.
Right now, there is a complete lack of standardization in this area. A part of this is due to the fact that hormones impact men and women differently, and we don’t know how introductions of hormones will impact any specific individual. There is also a difference between testing for normal levels of hormones and optimal levels.
Ranges for hormones like progesterone and estrogen can also vary in women depending on their age. The time of the day in which hormones are tested can also change the interpretation of the results.
How much testosterone should a woman have, regardless of age? The normal range is considered 2 units above zero. While this is considered “normal,” in reality this is quite low. It’s important for energy and mood, and no other hormone has the capacity to stimulate muscle formation and muscle repair. Given how it impacts women’s health, it’s clear to see how accepting low levels as normal in testing can impact a woman’s health greatly.
I believe that the key to helping patients maintain optimal hormone levels is to establish a baseline early on. Man or woman, the patient should be tested when they are at their peak health level. No one goes to the doctor when they feel great, and therefore they aren’t getting tested when they’re feeling their best, but you may want to advocate for this if you’re looking forward to how you’ll feel down the road.
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