Confused by the long list of hormone results on your lab report? You are not alone, and you do not need a medical degree to understand them.
Hormone Panel Explained Guide: A Guide for Beginners explains, in plain and simple language, what each common hormone test measures, when and how to prepare for it, and how to make sense of your numbers before you talk to your doctor.
Inside this guide, you will discover:
What a hormone panel is, and which tests are usually included
How to prepare: cycle day, time of day, fasting, and biotin
How to read units, reference ranges, and flags on your report
What estradiol, progesterone, FSH, LH, testosterone, DHEA-S, AMH, prolactin, cortisol, and insulin tell you
Common result patterns in PCOS, menopause, low testosterone, and more
What can skew your results, from birth control to supplements
Myths about "hormone imbalance," "estrogen dominance," and "adrenal fatigue"
Questions to ask your doctor, a results tracking sheet, FAQs, and a quick reference glossary
Written for beginners, this book replaces confusion and fear with clear, calm explanations.