When day-to-day bodily functions show significant lagging, people start to worry about their health. Under such circumstances, it is common to wonder if hormone levels are balanced. Adrenal hormones, testosterone, estrogen, and progesterone are among the well-known hormones that influence everyday bodily functions. There are two standardized ways to conduct hormone testing; blood testing and saliva testing. Although traditional lab work relies on blood testing, it is possible to assess the hormone levels by testing saliva too. Nevertheless, each of these methods has own characteristics as mentioned below.
Blood Testing
Although it is inconvenient, blood testing is well known for its accuracy. In fact, blood testing has become the preferred method of many serious hormone analyses due to this high level of precision. Labs process blood testing in a highly regulated manner. As a result, blood testing gives very reliable results. Also, almost all health insurance companies cover blood tests.
Saliva Testing
Saliva testing is a convenient method compared to blood testing. Saliva testing can be performed anywhere without the assistance of a professional or in a laboratory environment. The performer doesn’t need any particular medical license to test saliva.
However, statistics show that results from saliva testing are unreliable. In fact, the results of such analysis can significantly vary depending on the type of the devices (cotton or polypropylene) used and the time of day the test is done. Cortisol is the only hormone recommended for saliva testing, and many health insurance companies will only cover saliva testing for that purpose.
The type of testing done is necessary to receive the correct therapy. Receiving the proper treatment will have a patient feeling better faster, and will not waste money on wrong or unnecessary treatments.
Do You Have Hormone Deficiencies?
Take the Hormone Deficiency Test for an on-line self-test to help you determine if your hormone levels are below normal. This test is designed to help you and your doctor select the correct treatment for you.
For more information on hormone testing and hormone replacement therapy Wilmington NC, contact Metro MediSpa at 888-637-7228 or 910-599-9925.