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This test is ideal if you're currently on hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and want to monitor how well it's working for you. It helps evaluate whether your hormone levels are balanced and if your treatment is effectively addressing symptoms like hot flashes, mood swings, low energy, sleep problems, or changes in libido. Many women use this comprehensive panel to optimize their HRT dosage and ensure their treatment is delivering the best possible results.
You should fast for 12 hours before your blood draw, which means no food or drinks except water during that time. If you're using a testosterone cream, make sure you haven't applied any to the inner elbow area of your arm for at least 24 hours before testing, as this can artificially elevate your results. Results typically take about 10 business days, though confirmation testing may extend this timeframe if needed.
This comprehensive panel evaluates your key sex hormones including estradiol, progesterone, and testosterone (both free and total) to ensure your HRT is providing optimal hormonal balance. It checks thyroid function through TSH, Free T3, and Reverse T3 to identify any metabolic or energy issues that could be affecting how you feel. The test also includes a Complete Blood Count (CBC) to monitor overall health, and a Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP) to assess kidney function, liver function, electrolyte balance, and blood sugar levels that can all be affected by hormone therapy.
What this means
Your estradiol levels are below the optimal range for women on HRT. This may explain symptoms like persistent hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, or low energy, and suggests your current HRT dose may need adjustment to better relieve your symptoms.
Recommended actions
Discuss dosage adjustment or delivery method change with your healthcare provider
Ensure you're taking your HRT medication consistently and at the right time of day
Include healthy fats in your diet like avocados, olive oil, and fatty fish to support hormone production
Retest in 6-8 weeks after any medication adjustments to confirm levels are improving
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