Initial Assessment and Testing Comprehensive hormone optimization begins with thorough evaluation: Complete hormone panel: Testosterone (total and free), estradiol, LH, FSH, thyroid hormones Metabolic markers: Lipid profile, glucose, insulin sensitivity markers General health screening: Complete blood count, comprehensive metabolic panel Symptom assessment: Detailed questionnaire about energy, sleep, libido, and performance This baseline establishes your current status and helps determine which approach might yield the best results
If there are other comorbidities (i.e inflammatory conditions such as endometriosis, PCOS, thyroid disorder), you may consider longer supplementation
Your provider can check levels and advise supplementation if appropriate
This may effectively reduce food noise: constant thoughts about food
In the first few days, you may not feel a dramatic shift