Hi Val, needing your opinion on Hormone testing

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Hey Val,

I went to a new Dr. yesterday, mostly for weight loss help but found out once I

was there that he also specializes in anti-aging, thyroid and hormones. He

believes in dosing the thyroid by symptoms and was totally ok that I was on

Cytomel only. He also seemed to know quite a bit about the adrenals, believed

in treating with HC and asked questions/reviewed cortisol results to confirm

that mine were almost healed. I felt like I had happened upon a goldmine! A

God-send! I was very happy for these added benefits. Anyway, my

question....With my current Doc I have always had my sex hormones evaluated by

saliva and this Doc I saw yesterday likes to test sex hormones by blood. Blood

testing would also save me a ton of money as well. What is your opinion on

this?? I know that you are always up on the latest. He said that he really had

much more faith in blood testing for the hormones. He also said that the saliva

results could be variable and that I might not be getting the absolute full

benefit of my hormones if my dosages were not correctly evaluated. I certainly

want the full benefit of the hormones along with my thyroid for proper dosage in

ALL areas. I would really value your comments and depending upon your opinion I

might just consider totally switching over to this Dr.

Thanks in advance,