Question:

Updated on
November 9, 2011

Can you please list the hormones that women should have tested?

Can you please list the hormones that women should have tested? Such as bloodwork to request from their doctor?

Answer:

There are a number of blood tests that you can have done in order to determine any deficiencies or hormonal imbalances. Please request the following tests from your doctor. For general health, energy and metabolism I recommend the following:
Ferritin
Folate
Zinc
Copper
Vitamin B12
Electrolytes
CBC
ESR
TSH, Free T3, and free T4, thyroid antibodies
25-OH vitamin D
AST, ALT, GGT
Uric acid
Bilirubin
DHEAs
Cortisol
Free and total testosterone
IGF-1

For heart health, stroke risk and diabetes risk assessment:
Fasting: Glucose, triglycerides, insulin, cholesterol panel (HDL, LDL), Hs-CRP, fasting Homocysteine (for bone density concerns, heart disease, stroke, Alzheimer’s disease), Hb-a1c.

Hormonal Health Assessment for Menopausal Women and Men (can be tested at any time):
FSH, LH, Estradiol, Progesterone

Hormonal Health Assessment For Premenopausal Women
Go on day 3 and/or 20 to 22 of your cycle Day 1- first day of bleeding (day 3 assesses ovarian reserve and estrogen levels while day 20 assesses progesterone levels): Estradiol, progesterone, LH, FSH

Wishing you perfect balance,

Dr. Natasha Turner ND

Response by Natasha Turner ND

Disclaimer:

Before starting any new health program or before you begin taking any medication, natural medicine, or supplement, always check with your primary health care provider.