Ep. 66 | Menopause Hormone Testing: Why Your Doctor Isn't Running the Right Labs
You went to the doctor. Told them everything — the exhaustion, the mood swings, the weight gain, the brain fog. They ran some labs. Said everything looks "normal." Maybe handed you a prescription. And sent you on your way.
Fifteen minutes. No real answers. And you left feeling more dismissed than when you walked in.
Sound familiar?
Here's the problem: the standard labs most doctors run don't give you the full picture. Not even close. And you can't fix what you can't see.
In This Episode, You'll Learn:
Why I take a root-cause, functional approach to hormone health — and why it matters that someone is actually looking at the whole picture, not just checking boxes
My personal story of a doctor who wanted to prescribe strong blood pressure medication for stress without even considering what was driving it — and why that experience shaped how I practice
What the DUTCH test is, why it's the gold standard for hormone testing in perimenopause and menopause, and what it reveals that standard bloodwork misses
Why you need all nine thyroid markers tested — not just the two your doctor typically runs — and what happens when thyroid dysfunction goes undetected
How bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) can be part of a balanced, informed approach to hormone health — especially for protecting bone and brain health long-term
Why proper testing changes everything — because when you know exactly what's going on, you stop guessing and start making decisions based on real data
Here's what this comes down to: you deserve more than a 15-minute appointment and a prescription. You deserve someone who looks at the full picture — your hormones, your stress response, your thyroid, your nutrient levels — and helps you build a plan based on what YOUR body actually needs.
That's the difference between managing symptoms and addressing root causes. And it's why comprehensive testing is part of the work I do with every client.
This episode is for you if: You're a woman over 40 in perimenopause or menopause who's been dismissed by her doctor, told her labs are "normal," or handed a prescription without a real explanation. You want to understand what's actually happening in your body — and you want someone who will help you figure it out.
Links & Resources:
🎯 Take the free quiz → What's Really Causing Your Symptoms? https://cindistickle.com/quiz
📅 Book a free Hormone Reset Clarity Call → https://calendly.com/cindistickle/menopause-hormone-clarity-call
🌿 Learn more about It's Not Just Hormones™ System → https://cindistickle.com
👩💻 Join the free community → It's Not Just Menopause: No-BS Support with Real Answers → https://www.facebook.com/groups/nobsmenopause
📱 Follow on Instagram → @cindisticklenutrition
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