That appears to be the question some doctors and naturopaths are asking lately.

If you follow my blog you'll know that I have recently had my hormones tested through my saliva.  This is the third time I've had saliva hormone tests done - this is the first time I specifically asked for it. More often, I have had blood tests but mostly I've filled out symptom charts and had discussions with my doctor to indicate what is happening with my hormone levels.

There is some debate over whether saliva or blood is the best way to measure hormone levels.  Or whether testing is even necessary at all! Just try googling saliva vs blood hormone testing and you'll see what I mean!  One expert says saliva is the only accurate way, another says blood serum levels and then you read a blog that says neither is necessary because the patient's symptoms tell the whole story! Wow, talk about confusing!

I'm going to try to sort through the confusion for you:

Saliva:

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: Blood

Virginia Hopkins

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