Blood, Saliva, & Urine

Hormone Replacement Therapy Lab Testing Facts and Myths

Which Type of Test to Take for Which Hormone

1. Testing for HRT Levels Testing is conducted on patients using Hormone Replacement Therapy to check levels of particular hormones in relation to “balancing” them.

2. Balancing Hormones Balancing Hormones means adjusting hormone levels to eliminate the symptoms associated with lab results.

3. Three generation s of HRT Synthetic, low dose, static dose Bioidentical, low dose, static dose Bioidentical, optimal dose, cyclic dose ( Learn more about HRT )

4. First Generation HRT Used by HRT uneducated practitioners Most practitioners still use Considered “Medieval” HRT Synthetic, low dose, static dose

5. Second Generation HRT Used by First Generation HRT practitioners who’ve had some training in HRT Considered “Old School” HRT Bioidentical, low dose, static dose

6. Third Generation HRT Used by cutting edge, HRT educated practitioners (have their own protocols) Considered “Cutting Edge” HRT The Panacea Protocol Bioidentical, optimal dose, cyclic dose

7. Saliva Testing U sed by First and Second Generation HRT practitioners as a main vehicle for testing hormone levels in women Not used by Third Generation HRT doctors

8. Urine Testing Not typically used by First and Second Generation HRT practitioners as a main vehicle for testing hormone levels in women U sed by Third Generation HRT doctors to test 24 hour cortisol

9. Blood Testing Not typically used by First and Second Generation HRT practitioners as a main vehicle for testing hormone levels in women U sed by Third Generation HRT doctors

10. Hormones Tested Estradiol FSH Progesterone LH Testosterone Free & Total TSH & Free T3 SHBG HGH Cortisol Vit D 25, Hydroxy

11. Estradiol Testing Take day 21 of cycle First thing in morning 150-250 No need to take other estrogen testing

12. LH Testing Progesterone indicator 1-2

13. FSH Testing Estrogen indicator 2 -5

14. SHBG Testing Better indicator if estrogen is circulating through the liver The more estrogen the liver sees, the higher the SHBG

15. Third Generation HRT Panacea Protocol: Bioidentical Cyclic Dosed Hormone Restoration™ Restoring hormones to healthy, optimal levels, and dosed in the rhythm of the woman’s cycle.

16. If you are interested in learning more, or if your doctor is interested in being trained in The Panacea Protocol: Bioidentical Cyclic Dosed Hormone Restoration Systems™ , please email [email protected]

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20. The following slides are recommended pharmaceutical grade supplements and access codes.

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22. Estro Harmony™ is for women who want relief from menopausal hot flashes and support for breast health. Research suggests the ingredients in this formula can also benefit cardiovascular status and bone remodeling. This all-natural formula delivers a proprietary blend of plant lignan extract and 8 -prenylnaringenin (8-PN) from hops, at clinically relevant levels, to support the body’s natural process of healthy aromatase activity and exert phytoestrogen (e.g., enterolactone ) and antioxidant activity.

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24. PMS Soothe™ is a comprehensive blend of Native American and Chinese herbs traditionally used to provide balance and support for a healthy menstrual cycle.

25. Hormone Protect™ is an ideal combination of DIM (diindolylmethane) and SGS™ (glucoraphanin) that helps protect estrogen-sensitive tissues by promoting healthy estrogen metabolism and supporting detoxification and neutralization of harmful estrogen metabolites and xenoestrogens.

26. ProbioMax DDS™ is a chewable probiotic designed to activate in the oral cavity for support of healthy teeth and gums. As you chew it releases the safe and powerful DDS-18™ strain of Streptococcus salivarius —a beneficial bacterium that normally occurs in a healthy oral cavity. S salivarius DDS-18 then attaches to cells in the oral cavity and colonizes, positively affecting the bacterial population therein and naturally defending the teeth and gums.

27. All the information in this podcast is intended for educational purposes only, and should not be construed as personal medical advice. Marie Hoag, MBA is not a physician, and does not give medical advice. She encourages you to do your own research and to make your own health care decisions with the guidance of a qualified physician.