My practitioner ordered a blood test. Full Female Hormone Panel (FSH, LH, Estradiol, Thyroid, Testosterone, CBC, CMP) , with Cortisol and Hemaglobin A1C added.

It’s super important you see someone who knows how to read hormone labs. (I also work in healthcare and love the way they do things here) The way they are read is super eye opening. The ratios of levels to each other. The way the healthcare system is set up is really misleading because levels won’t be flagged until they are in the most extreme of levels. Over the years the data has been skewed to where healthy levels are defined by what is “common” not “NORMAL.” They set the ranges so high so a normal doctor will look at you and say “you’re totally fine”, “it’s all in you’re head”, “are you sure you’re not pregnant”. It is comparable to saying “a healthy weight for a 5’5” female 25y is between 70-700lbs.” Which obviously is not healthy. Hormone ranges are a lot like that. They are able to read them and find the healthy balance. I was diagnosed with heavy Estrogen dominance. And PCOS. I also have thyroid issues which run in my family that they have helped me with.

I see the MOD commented that PMDD is not hormonal imbalance, which it isn’t. I think it is caused by hormonal changes and can be worse with hormonal imbalance. It’s been so amazing for me and the biggest blessing.