Hormone Testing

Comprehensive Hormone Testing

Hormones are powerful chemical messengers that are produced in your endocrine glands and released into the bloodstream to send a message to another part of your body.  They help control many important body processes such as your metabolism, reproduction, appetite, mood, and sleep.

Hormones are vital to your health and well-being, so even small hormonal changes can cause serious effects. Knowing if you have too much or too little of a certain hormone can identify imbalances and help you feel well again.

When hormones get out of balance you may experience problems such as infertility, endometriosis, diabetes, weight gain or loss, fatigue, insomnia, weak bones, and much more.  

Common Symptoms of Hormone Imbalance

• Bloating or puffiness
• Irritability / mood swings
• Heavy or painful periods
• Difficulty losing or gaining weight
• Ovarian, breast, or endometrial cysts
• Fibroids
• Insomnia
• PMS
• Headaches/migraines
• Fluid retention
• Tired but wired feeling
• Can’t handle stress like you used to

• Infertility / miscarriage
• Irregular or absent menstrual cycles
• Night sweats
• Hot flashes
• Bone loss
• Low lubrication in eyes, skin, vagina
• Abnormal hair growth or loss
• Acne
• PCOS
• Fatigue
• Poor muscle tone
• Cold hands or feet

Common Treatments for Hormone Imbalance

• Balance blood sugar / insulin 
• Address adrenal health
• Replenish nutrient deficiencies
• Hormone balancing diet
• Anti-inflammatory diet
• Adequate exercise
• Re-balance circadian rhythms
• Adequate sleep
• Manage stress
• Supplements to balance hormones (magnesium, inositol, chromium, B vitamins, vitex, DIM etc)

DUTCH (Dried Urine Test for Comprehensive Hormones)

I came to Leslie because I couldn’t seem to get my hormones in balance. She was so welcoming and had a lot of ideas to help – but kept in mind my current lifestyle and started me with the ones best for me. It’s been about a month of sticking to the plan we came up with and I already notice a big improvement!