Hormone testing looks at what's actually circulating in your body — and how it's being produced, used and cleared — rather than guessing from symptoms alone.
Oestrogen, progesterone, androgens (like testosterone and DHEA) and cortisol don't work in isolation. They influence each other constantly, which is why hormone-related symptoms are rarely a case of just one level being "off".
For many people this shows up as PMS, irregular cycles, perimenopause or menopause symptoms, low libido, poor sleep, mood changes, fatigue, or — for men — signs of age-related testosterone decline (andropause).
Rather than guessing, hormone testing gives your Functional Medicine practitioner objective data — showing exactly which hormones and metabolites are elevated, low, or out of ratio, so any treatment plan is targeted rather than generic. Testing is processed through NutriPATH, an accredited integrative pathology laboratory.
This sits alongside our other Functional Medicine testing options. If chemical or heavy metal exposure seems more likely to be driving your symptoms, our Toxin & Heavy Metal Testing page covers that in depth, and if gut symptoms are the main concern, our Stool Testing may be a better starting point. All of this fits within our broader Functional Medicine services.
