Have you thought about getting your female hormone levels checked but are confused about when or why to do it? See below to figure out if it makes sense for you and when to schedule your appointment.
You might benefit from checking your hormone levels if you:
- Are trying to get pregnant and are over age 35 OR have been trying for over 6 months without success at any age.
Are experiencing symptoms such as:
- Hair loss
- Excess hair growth on your face
- Adult acne
- Irregular menstrual cycles
- Cyclical migraines
- Hot flashes and night sweats
- Unexplained weight gain
- Fatigue
- Sleep changes in your 40s
- Mood changes in your 40s
The most accurate time to draw blood to check hormone levels is on day 21 of your menstrual cycle. Day 1 is the first day of your period, so you need to start counting from that day. If your cycles are much longer or shorter than average, check with me to determine the best time to draw blood. If you have stopped having periods, the blood draw can occur on any day.
Contact us if you have more questions about this or would like to schedule an appointment!