Posted by BarbaraCat on August 26, 2003, at 12:09:19
In reply to Re: Receive Mail-In Hormone test from home » Angel1, posted by galkeepinon on August 25, 2003, at 22:58:02
One thing to keep in mind is that blood tests portray a range that is for the average person (and many times this average person is a healthy 25 year old male). It does not take into account age, weight, reproductive age, medications being used, etc. My serum hormone values were 'within range, however on the low side' according to the serum values. When my naturopath applied the algorhythms used to compensate for my age, my reproductive status, my weight, medications, and the values then matched. The saliva company I used (ZRT Labs) had a questionnaire that asked all these questions and proceeded from there.
Your problem may not be hormonally related, and not the cause of your problems. But if you DO have a hormonal imbalance, it must be addressed before any lasting change can be expected. Also, if your blood values come result in the 'low/low/normal' or 'high/high/normal' range, explore further.
> You must have posted this while I was replying to the post. lol Will you let us know after you compare the 2? I would be really intrerested in how they compare!??
> I've had so many blood test workups on my hormones because of some major problems and they always turn up ok. It's frustrating, I guess I'm always up to finding something new.
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> > Dr. Elizabeth Vliet who wrote "Screaming to be Heard" says the saliva tests are not valid and a waste of money. She recommends the serum blood tests for the all important hormone levels. According to her, they are much more accurate and the saliva tests do not give accurate results. I had blood drawn today for my hormones and sent the saliva sample about a week ago, so am curious to compare results. I wouldn't waste my money on the saliva tests, but that is just my opinion.
> > best of luck in whatever you choose.
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