In a woman, the delicate balance between estrogen and progesterone needs to be maintained in order to stay healthy throughout her life. These hormones shape the course of a woman's menstruation cycle. Imbalances can produce disruptions in mood, sleep patterns, appetite, sexual drive and PMS symptoms. An excess or deficiency in other hormones can result in a number of health problems including infertility, bone-related conditions, depression, fatigue, menstrual irregularities etc.

The Female Hormone Panel measures the bioactive levels of Estradiol, Progesterone, testosterone & DHEA throughout one menstrual cycle. Eleven saliva samples are collected during specified time periods throughout the menstrual cycle. The comprehensive version of this test includes measurements of FSH & LH, to see how the brain is controlling the stimulation of the ovaries to produce the hormones.

This panel is ordered for women of reproductive age and those entering perimenopause.

This salivary hormone test provides clinical direction for successful treatment of women with:

• Menstrual irregularities
• Difficulties with ovulation
• Functional infertility
• Pre-menstrual syndrome
• Perimenopause
• Menopause
• Endometriosis
• Polycystic ovarian disease
• Osteoporosis
• Fibroids
• Fibrocystic breast disease
• Early pregnancy problems - spontaneous miscarriage
• Painful and heavy periods
• Migraine headaches
• Weight gain
• Hot flashes
• Low sex drive
• Depression
• Irritability
• Difficulty coping
• Other hormone related disorders

Once the abnormal hormone patterns are accurately detected, an effective, customized treatment plan can be developed to restore our patient's natural hormonal rhythms. Our naturopathic physician employ a variety of effective hormone-balancing therapies using diet, botanical medicine, nutrition, homeopathy and more.