A blood test is the standard method for diagnosing hormone imbalance, as most hormones can be detected in the blood. Your River Oaks gynecologist or your regular doctor will use a blood test to check your estrogen, thyroid, testosterone, and cortisol levels. In addition to a blood test, we also use “How You Feel” because not all people perform and feel best at the same levels
Blood tests and how you feel are usually sufficient to show imbalance, but in some cases, a pelvic exam may be necessary. Other possible tests could use ultrasound, x-rays, MRIs, and sperm counts.