All-American Weight Loss and Wellness

  How to Order Hormone Testing on PrivateMDLabs (For Women Interested in BHRT) If you’re curious about hormone replacement therapy or simply want to understand your hormonal health better, comprehensive lab testing is the best place to start. At All-American Weight Loss and Wellness , we encourage all women interested in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) to complete baseline hormone testing before beginning treatment . Why Hormone Testing Matters Your hormones influence nearly every aspect of your health — from metabolism and energy levels to mood, sleep, and sexual wellness. Testing before starting BHRT helps: Identify imbalances in estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, cortisol, and thyroid function Provide a baseline for individualized dosing and future comparison Detect underlying root causes of fatigue, weight gain, and other symptoms Ensure your treatment is safe, personalized, and effective Which Test to Order For women considering BHRT, ...

  FDA Expert Panel on Menopause and Hormone Replacement Therapy for Women  Hormone Therapy & Women’s Health: What You Need to Know The Truth About Hormone Therapy (HT) For years, women were told that hormones were dangerous — especially after the 2002 Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) study. Millions stopped therapy overnight. But new research shows that the story is very different: Starting hormones around menopause (within 10 years of your last period, or before age 60) is not only safe — it can protect your heart, bones, brain, and quality of life . The risks have been exaggerated , while the benefits were often ignored. Benefits of Hormone Therapy Heart health : Lowers risk of heart disease when started early. Brain health : May lower risk of Alzheimer’s and dementia. Bone health : Protects against osteoporosis and fractures. Breast cancer : Estrogen alone (for women without a uterus) actually lowers risk of breast cancer. Daily life : Impr...