Understanding Testosterone in Women: The Hidden Hormone Behind Energy, Strength, and Drive I can’t tell you how many times I’ve had a woman sit across from me and whisper, “I think my hormones are off… but my doctor said everything looks normal.” She’s exhausted, her workouts don’t feel the same, her motivation’s MIA, and […]
Understanding Progesterone: What This Hormone Test Really Means I once had a patient who said, “My cycles are all over the place — my doctor ran labs, and one came back as progesterone. What does that even mean?” That’s such a common question, because unlike estrogen or thyroid, progesterone doesn’t always get much attention until
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Understanding Estradiol (E2): What Your Estrogen Lab Really Means I still remember the first time a patient asked me, “My lab says estradiol… is that the same thing as estrogen?” It’s such a common question — and no wonder. Hormone labs can feel like alphabet soup. Estradiol (often written as E2) is the most
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DHEA-S: The Lab Test That Illuminates Adrenal and Hormone Health When women tell me they feel “wired but tired,” can’t shed weight, or keep riding an emotional rollercoaster, my nurse brain immediately wonders about their adrenal glands. One of the most overlooked markers for adrenal function is DHEA-S (dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate). Checking this single lab can
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Cortisol and Weight Gain: How Stress Could Be Sabotaging Your Body I remember sitting across from a patient years ago, flipping through their lab results. They were frustrated because their belly fat just wouldn’t budge, no matter what they tried. They were eating “clean,” exercising, and still felt like their body was working against them.
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