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Truly accurate
Saliva measures the free, active hormone — not protein-bound.
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Saliva Hormone Testing
Convenient at-home hormone analysis with clinically meaningful insight.
Chapter I · Overview
Saliva Hormone Testing.
Hormones drive everything from energy and mood to weight, sleep and reproductive health. Saliva testing offers a uniquely accurate look at the bioavailable hormones actually reaching your tissues — collected easily in the comfort of your home.
Because samples are collected at multiple points across the day, we capture the rhythmic patterns standard blood draws miss entirely.
Chapter II · Benefits
What you can expect to gain.
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Captures rhythm
Multiple-sample collection reveals diurnal patterns (especially for cortisol).
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Convenient
Collect in your own bathroom — no needles, no clinic visit required.
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Affordable
More accessible than many advanced hormone panels.
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Repeatable
Easy to re-test to measure how your body is responding to treatment.
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Comprehensive
Sex hormones, cortisol and DHEA in a single panel option.
Chapter III · What It Helps
Common concerns we address.
- PMS, perimenopause & menopause
- Adrenal fatigue & burnout
- Sleep disturbance
- Low libido or fertility concerns
- Mood and energy fluctuation
- Weight changes & metabolic issues
Chapter IV · The Process
How we work together.
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Test selection visit
We discuss your symptoms and choose the right hormone panel for you.
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Home collection
Collect saliva samples at specific times across one day.
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Lab analysis
Samples are mailed in; results return in about two weeks.
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Results review
A detailed visit walking you through findings and recommendations.
Chapter V · What to Expect
Your visit.
Collection itself takes only a few minutes spread across the day.
Instructions are simple — and we are available for questions throughout.
Your results review includes a written report with clear next-step recommendations.
Chapter VI · Techniques
The methods we use.
Each technique is chosen for the right patient at the right time — never one-size-fits-all.
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Diurnal cortisol panel
Four-sample cortisol curve to map your stress-response rhythm.
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Female hormone panel
Estrogen, progesterone and testosterone for cycling or menopausal women.
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Male hormone panel
Testosterone, DHEA and cortisol for men.
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Comprehensive panel
Sex hormones + adrenal markers in a single combined report.
Chapter VII · Who It Helps
Is this right for you?
This service is especially well-suited to patients who recognize themselves in the situations below.
- Women in perimenopause or menopause
- Anyone with stress or sleep issues
- Patients investigating fertility
- Men with low energy or libido
Chapter VIII · FAQ
Common questions.
Is saliva really as accurate as blood?
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For free, bioavailable hormones, yes — and often more clinically useful.
How long until results?
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About two weeks from when the lab receives your samples.
Do I need to come into the office to collect?
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No — collection is done entirely at home.
Will my insurance cover it?
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Typically not. We provide pricing in advance.
Chapter IX · Continue Exploring