Hormone Testing 

Hormone Testing Is The First Step To Balancing Your Hormones And Feeling Good Again.

With the right hormone test, you can literally see where your hormones are too high, or low, and then make the changes needed to balance them and feel good again.

You can also see where hormone levels may be ‘at risk’ and make changes before it leads to other chronic health problems such as weight gain, mood swings, hair loss, skin problems, and the many other issues that stem from a hormonal imbalance.

There are 3 types of hormone tests available.

  • Saliva-This hormone test kit can be delivered and done at home.
  • Blood-Requires a lab visit or we can send a lab tech to your home.
  • Urine-This hormone test kit can be delivered and done at home.

How do you know which hormone test is best for you?

That’s where we can help. Our naturopathic doctors are specially trained to diagnose hormone health issues and provide you with the right hormone testing so we can get you back to feeling good again.

If you want to speak to a naturopathic doctor about how we can help you with your hormone health and hormone testing, book a free consultation by clicking here.

What Happens Once We Get Your Results?

The next step is we review the test results with you so you have a clear understanding of where your hormones levels are. Then, a hormone treatment plan is put together that targets where your hormones are ‘off’ to help balance them again.

All plans are customized to you and include:

  • Lifestyle recommendations and expert education to help you balance your hormones as fast as possible.
  • Check in and coaching calls. We’re there as you need support and guidance. You will not be doing this alone!
  • A supplement plan focused on your hormonal health balance.
  • Possible Red Light and IV Therapy as well.
  • A custom meal plan that focuses on balancing your hormones while tasting great.

The best part is, after 12 years we have an easy to follow system that gets you feeling good as fast as possible. Your naturopathic doctor is with you every step of the way.

If you want to speak to a naturopathic doctor about how we can help you with your hormone health and hormone testing, book a free consultation by clicking here.

What Are Hormones? 

Hormones are key messengers between your brain and body.  When the brain needs something done, it uses hormones to communicate the command to the target organ. 

Hormones are important for various body processes like growth, cell repair, appetite, metabolism, fertility, reproduction, pain regulation and more.  Any excess or deficiency can contribute to a variety of symptoms and health concerns.

Hormone deficiencies can also play a key role in the aging process. Critical hormones such as DHEA, testosterone, estrogen, and progesterone progressively decline as we age. 

That’s why it’s so important to know where your levels are at and keep them balanced through diet, exercise and supplementation when needed. 

Advanced hormone testing (via urine and/or saliva) is considered to be more comprehensive than blood hormone testing alone.  Salivary hormone testing reflects the level of free/active hormones, while urine testing can tell us about the downstream metabolites in addition to hormone levels.  Blood level hormones are bound and inactive, therefore not as revealing.

If you want to talk to a Naturopathic Doctor who focuses on Hormone Testing you can book a free consultation

URINE TESTING (DUTCH Test)

Urine steroid hormone analysis, like saliva hormone analysis, is non-invasive and convenient to do at home.   Producing a saliva sample is generally easy for most people, but conditions like dry mouth and some autoimmune diseases can make saliva collection difficult.   Urine collection is therefore easier for some, although collecting urine for a full 24 hours may be inconvenient. 

Urine steroid hormone analysis differs from saliva hormone testing in that it measures conjugated hormones.  Conjugated hormones are hormones that the body modifies by adding a chemical  (usually glucuronide or sulphate molecules) to facilitate their elimination in urine or stool.  The amount of hormone in urine essentially tells us what the body is getting rid of, not necessarily what is available for use.

Hormones Tested:

  • Pregnenolone
  • DHEA
  • Cortisol
  • Estrone (E1)
  • Estradiol (E2)
  • Progesterone
  • Dihydrotestosterone
  • Androgens
  • Testosterone

Symptoms of hormone imbalances:

  • Changes in menstruation
  • Acne
  • Oily skin
  • Excessive hair growth
  • Fatigue
  • Dizziness
  • Allergy symptoms
  • Anxiety
  • Low sex drive
  • Headaches
  • Weight gain
  • Depression
  • Water retention
  • Urinary tract infections (UTI’s)
  • Hot flashes
  • Vaginal dryness and painful intercourse
  • Night sweats

Conditions Associated With Hormone imbalance:

  • Endometriosis
  • Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
  • Anxiety/Depression
  • Thyroid conditions
  • PCOS
  • Menopause
  • Obesity
  • Aggression

Types Of Hormone Testing:

  • Adrenal Stress Test
  • CHI (Comprehensive Hormone Insights)
  • DUTCH (Dried Urine Test for Comprehensive Hormones)
  • Female Cycle Map
  • Female Hormone Panel
  • Female Weight Loss Panel
  • Male Hormone Panel
  • Male Weight Loss Panel
  • Thyroid Panel
  • Custom Blood Work

Adrenal Testing:

Our Naturopathic Doctors believe that most chronic disease can be traced back to an adrenal/hormone imbalance, likely caused by prolonged exposure to stress. Yet adrenal health is rarely, if ever, mentioned in conventional medicine for disease prevention or early intervention for a wide variety of health concerns.

Adrenal testing includes: 

  • Cortisol (measured throughout the day)
  • ACTH
  • DHEA
  • Testosterone
  • Estradiol
  • Progesterone
  • Nutritional factors – Vitamin C, B vitamins