Hormonal Contraceptives and the DUTCH Test
by Rebecca Clemson, ND
Hormonal contraceptives come in many forms but fall into one of two categories: combination (ethinyl estradiol and a progestin) and progestin-only. While there is some…
Why we test during days 19-22 of a 28-day cycle
by Elise Schroeder, ND
A common question both practitioners and patients have is, when should I test my hormones? This depends, of course, on whether someone is having regular…
Should You Test A Woman On The Birth Control Pill?
by Mark Newman, MS
To the point: Women on birth control pills have suppressed estrogen and progesterone. If you wonder why their progesterone and estrogen levels are low -…
