Although, you can use bio identical hormones without first testing your levels, it is advisable to measure your hormone levels before commencing any therapy. This is usually done using saliva or blood. By knowing which hormones, you are deficient in, allows more accurate treatment and also may indicate that your hormones are OK - saving you unnecessary treatment. By repeat testing, in a few months, changes to your hormone levels can be seen.
 
Some of the hormones, which can be tested and which can be given to you as treatment are as follows -

• Progesterone
• Oestradiol
• Oestrone
• Oestriol
• DHEA
• Cortisol
• Testosterone.

It is important to realise, that all the hormones in your system work as a team, and by replacing one hormone, other hormone levels can change. Hormones can also be altered through your nutrition and stress levels..

Read more about Bio-identical Hormones -

• Hormone Imbalances
• Oestrogen Dominance in Pre and Postmenopausal Women
• Postmenopausal Women
• Measuring Hormone Levels
• Types of Oestrogen
• Comparison of Progesterone and Progestogens (Progestins in the USA)
• Men's Health - Andropause