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Thinking about hormone testing? Read this first!
Published 9 months ago • 7 min read
Before you spend $$$ on labs, read this first!
Hello Reader,
If you’ve ever been told, “Your labs are normal,” but you know something feels off—you're not imagining things. Standard lab panels often miss key imbalances, especially when it comes to hormones.
That’s because hormone testing isn’t one-size-fits-all. It’s not just about what you test, but also when and how you test.
👉 Common mistakes people make with hormone testing: ✔ Testing at the wrong time in your cycle – Did you know your estrogen, progesterone, and LH levels fluctuate throughout the month? Testing on the wrong day could give misleading results. ✔ Skipping key markers – A basic TSH test doesn’t tell you everything about your thyroid, just like checking estrogen alone won’t give you the full hormone picture. ✔ Ignoring the connection between hormones & other systems – Blood sugar, gut health, and adrenal function all impact hormone balance. Looking at just one piece of the puzzle isn’t enough.
So, what should you do?
Start with a comprehensive approach. If you’re not sure which tests to ask for, I put together a detailed Fertility Labs Guide (Optimizing Fertility: Essential Lab Tests for Women Trying to Conceive) after years of being in practice and working with women who want to optimize their health for healthy pregnancies. This easy to follow e-book breaks it all down—what to test, when to test, and how to interpret your results. It’s a great resource whether you’re trying to conceive, struggling with irregular cycles, or just want to optimize your hormones.
To better understand why this guide is so impactful, I wrote an article full of case studies that summarizes the success stories of my patients after testing what their primary care doctors didn't. Read all about them here.
To your health journey, Dr. Francesca Medina
P.S. If you need help interpreting your labs or want a more personalized approach, I’d love to work with you one-on-one. You don’t have to navigate hormone health alone.
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Optimizing Fertility: Essential Lab Tests for Women Trying to Conceive
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Take Control of Your Health – Order Your Own Lab Tests!
Ever wish you could skip the hassle of finding a doctor just to order the lab tests you know you need? Now you can!
I've curated a custom Rupa Health Lab Shop with my top-recommended tests that you can order yourself—no doctor visit required. Whether you're looking to check in on your hormones, thyroid, gut health, micronutrient levels, iron and anemia status, or more, you can easily browse and choose what’s best for you.
Once you get your results, you can book a consultation to establish patient care with me and we can go over them, you can forward them to your primary care doctor for more guidance, or use the insights to start making empowered health choices.
Take the first step toward feeling your best!
*If you would like to have your results interpreted by Dr. Francesca, please click here to request appointment and pricing information. 1 on 1 appointments, supplements, and other treatments are not included with the Rupa Health lab fees.*
Dr. Francesca works only with patients physically located in California.
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Just a little note before we dive in: some of the links in this post/newsletter are affiliate links. That means if you decide to try something through them, it helps support my work at no extra cost to you, so I can keep sharing tips, recipes, and resources you find helpful! For the full scoop, check out my Affiliate Disclosure.
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My goal is to empower you to make your lifestyle your medicine, so I encourage you to take the first step by scheduling an appointment with me. However, if you are not in the space to make an appointment with me, I encourage you to explore my health articles and e-books. Also, be sure to sign up for my newsletter to get my naturopathic tips straight to your inbox.
Dr. Francesca works only with patients physically located in California.
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Just a little note before we dive in: some of the links in this post/newsletter are affiliate links. That means if you decide to try something through them, it helps support my work at no extra cost to you, so I can keep sharing tips, recipes, and resources you find helpful! For the full scoop, check out my Affiliate Disclosure. Year-End Wellness Reminder: Don’t Lose Your FSA/HSA Funds! Hello Reader, If you still have FSA or HSA money sitting around, consider this your gentle nudge: don’t let...
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