October 15, 2024
Should I check my hormones in perimenopause with an at-home test?
Aging Reproductive HealthKatherine Cartwright, DO, MPH
Should I check my hormones in perimenopause with an at-home test? TL;DR No. Routine “hormone testing” in perimenopause and menopause is not recommended. At-home urine and saliva tests are not helpful in determining “stage” of perimenopause or need for treatment. Menopause transition Menopause is the normal process that occurs when the ovaries stop working. It Read more…
Should I check my hormones in perimenopause with an at-home test? TL;DR No. Routine “hormone testing” in perimenopause and menopause is not recommended. At-home urine and saliva tests are not helpful in determining “stage” of perimenopause or need for treatment. Menopause transition Menopause is the normal process that occurs when the ovaries stop working. It Read more…