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Originally Posted by Finding My Self
How do you get your cortisol levels checked DG? I know it's hard/expensive here in the UK - do you have kits or something?
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As Liv mentioned, a saliva test seems to be the desired method - and testing at specific intervals throughout the day gives you more meaningful information.
I'm just learning about all this stuff, but there are MANY possibilities of things that can go out of whack with the major hormone systems that end up causing fatique and other symptoms. I don't think I would test just one thing in isolation, or try to fix one thing in isolation. If there are multiple imbalances, fixing one is not likely to leave you feeling wonderful.
I think the biggest challenge is finding a doctor who knows what they are doing WRT all the hormone systems, and understands bio-identical and natural hormone therapies. If you find the right doctor, they will know based on all of your symptoms what all tests are needed, and how to interpret the results and then treat.
There is more info on the bio-identical hormone thread with tips for trying to find a doctor. Anyone in the Chicago area or even Northern IN can PM me if you want the contact info for my doc.
Liv if you are still following this thread - how often do you get your hormones tested to make sure you are in balance and make adjustments where needed? Just curious....
DG