Question 1

Can certain medications and supplements affect my test results?

Accepted Answer

The list below shows medications and supplements that may affect test results, but it is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all medications, including hormonal therapies, that may affect your results. Please consult with your healthcare provider if you have questions about how your medication may affect test results. Prescription: Mirena IUD, Skyla IUD, Kyleena IUD, Nexplanon, Combined Oral Contraceptive Pills, Progestin Only Oral Contraceptive Pills (MiniPill), Combined Hormone Replacement, Progestin Only Hormone Replacement, Estrogen Only Hormone Replacement (including vaginal), Spironolactone Over-the-counter: Soy Supplements, Chasteberries, Red Clover, DHEAS, Thyroid Supplements Note: If discontinuing hormone therapy, we advise waiting 6 weeks prior to collecting your sample.

Question 2

What do abnormal hormone levels feel like?

Accepted Answer

Our hormones are constantly changing and differences in levels can change how you feel day to day. Hormone levels outside of normal ranges can affect your menstrual cycle, mood, metabolism, libido, and sleep. Testing hormones is a critical step in understanding a woman's reproductive and general health. Knowing if you have a hormonal imbalance is the first step to understanding the changes you may be experiencing in your body.

Question 3

How can I check my hormone levels easily?

Accepted Answer

The Everlywell Women's Health at-home lab test is our most comprehensive panel for a complete look at all the hormones that are critical to a woman's well-being. This test checks many of your sex hormone levels so you can discover if your levels are too high or low compared to reference ranges. Our Women's Health test is taken in your own home, and results are provided by an experienced, CLIA-certified laboratory. At a low price for all of these tests, this is the perfect starting point for those wanting to take a first step in assessing their own hormone levels before turning to more expensive, difficult, or complex alternatives.

Question 4

What will my results tell me?

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This easy-to-use female comprehensive hormone panel will provide you with your levels of each of the 10 biomarkers (9 hormones and 1 antibody) measured in our Women's Health test and whether your levels fall within established normal ranges for your life stage.

Question 5

What guidance will I get along with my results?

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As with all of our tests, we encourage you to share your results with your healthcare provider as he/she can best offer guidance in your health and hormonal questions.

Question 6

What is the testing process like?

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Here's how to test hormone levels from the comfort of home: The Everlywell Women's Health test lets you easily check for 10 key markers all from the comfort of your own home. The kit includes everything you need- even a prepaid shipping label to send your samples to the lab. This easy-to-use female hormone test can detect abnormal hormone and antibody levels, and it also includes detailed instructions for how to collect your blood and saliva samples. To collect your blood sample, just prick your finger and apply a few drops of blood to the collection card. The saliva sample is collected by spitting into the saliva tubes provided in the kit. You'll then send your samples to the lab, and just days later, your test results will be ready to view on our secure, online portal.

Question 7

Is the Everlywell Women's Health Test a hormone blood test?

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Our at-home Women's Health Test uses two sample types to check hormone levels: blood and saliva. Collecting both sample types is simple: Blood test sample collection only requires a simple finger prick (Learn more), For collecting your saliva sample, you just spit into the tube that comes with the kit (Learn more)

Question 8

How reliable is a salivary hormone testing kit?

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Saliva testing can give you accurate information about your hormone levels. A large amount of research done in the past decades has shown that hormone levels in saliva correlate with hormone levels in blood (for many hormones). So saliva tests offer a convenient, noninvasive way to evaluate a wide range of hormones, and saliva testing techniques can be just as accurate as blood testing methods. Example: Salivary Cortisol Studies show that salivary cortisol reflects the body's cortisol levels just as well as measurements of cortisol in blood. Additionally, research shows that salivary cortisol is useful as a screening test for conditions like Cushing's syndrome (a condition that results in excess cortisol in the body, sometimes due to a pituitary tumor). Also, all sample collection and testing methods used for Everlywell kits are well-established and widely-used in scientific and medical circles. For this reason, our tests can give you reliable, accurate insight into your body's hormone levels.

Question 9

What can I do if my hormone levels are out of balance?

Accepted Answer

If a hormone panel test reveals that your hormones are outside normal levels (which can sometimes be referred to as a hormone imbalance), consider talking with your healthcare provider. A healthcare professional can take into consideration your medical history, a physical exam, and other factors to help you get the most value from your at-home lab test results. Can hormone imbalances be treated? In many cases, hormonal imbalances are treatable. For example, your healthcare provider may recommend hormone replacement therapy for certain thyroid hormone disorders, menopausal symptoms, and more. Hormone therapy isn't the only possible way to treat hormonal imbalances, however. For example, your healthcare provider may prescribe medication that blocks the effects of testosterone if your T levels are too high. However, hormone therapy is not the only treatment option. Your healthcare provider may suggest lifestyle changes, medications, or other interventions depending on the specific hormone imbalance. Since hormonal imbalances can be caused by various factors, it is important to work with a healthcare provider to determine the best treatment plan for your specific situation.

Question 10

Additional Reading and Information

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Missing periods lately? Learn more about common causes, Menstrual cycle: What's normal and what's not, Do you have a hormone imbalance?, Thyroid function tests, Adrenal glands: What you need to know