Re: Blood Hormone Tests

 Tell your doc you want a testosterone test. If he will not (a) get another doc who will do what he should (b) get a simple easy testosterone test yourself at ZRT Labs. If the test is outside norms, wait about 2 weeks take it to the doctor who now must ethically explore your issue with a follow up test. If both tests are outside norms you have an issue. Bioidentical hormone replacement is viable and effective. First clean out the liver and see if that resolves issue as the liver is prime control / regulator for hormones and if it is clogged this is likely the issue.

Anyone (doc or lay-person) who categorically opposes hormone testing and or replacement without taking the above steps is dogmatic and obviously can not be trusted for advice.

I am highly opposed to the use of "bio-identical" or any other form of hormone replacement except in rare cases. The term "bio-identical" is actually very miseleading. There is no way to prove that the hormones are actually identical. Just because a compound has the same exact atoms this does not make it identical. Glucose, fructose and galactose are all C₆H₁₂O₆, but they are not the same sugars. Even a simple change in a bond angle can change the effects of a compound. For example synthetic vitamin E is considered identical to natural vitamin E, yet studies have shown that natural vitamin Es are more effective than synthetic vitamin Es. So they are obviously not identical despite the claims.

The other problem is that the "bioidentical" hormones come with side effects. "Bioidentical" progesterone for example can trigger a number of cancers, cause hyperagression, gallstones, increased inflammation, acne, etc. And it builds up in the tissues leading to a condition known as progesterone dominance. Long term use of "bio-identical" hormones can also lead to atrophy of the glands that would normally form those hormones. I strongly believe that supporting the endocrine system to allow the body to generate its own hormones is not only safer but much more effective.

I have discussed this in the past numerous times:

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