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Understanding Hormone Testing and Replacement for Women with Dr. Deborah Matthew

Apr 29, 202530 minEp. 932
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Episode description

Episode Highlights With Deborah

  • When to consider hormone testing and symptoms to be aware of
  • One big clue that your hormones could be the issue 
  • Symptoms of too much or too little estrogen and progesterone 
  • How thyroid hormones come into play 
  • What to look for in hormone testing 
  • The different types of hormone testing available and the pros and cons of each one
  • How timing matters, especially for hormone testing 
  • Why a lot of doctors will refuse to manage hormone levels and how to navigate this
  • What the right timing is for hormone testing and why it isn’t what many doctors suggest
  • How being on birth control makes hormone testing more difficult

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