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I’m estrogen dominant my OBGYN wanted me to go on hormones for my ovarian cysts. I told her no or test my hormones she said not necessary
So DHEA is not recommended? My Dr. Tests me every 3 months to make sure my dhea number is still in range.
If it’s increasing your estrogen and testosterone levels and pushing higher levels of dangerous estrogen metabolites then I wouldn’t recommend it.
Thank you. Going to look into that test.
Is that a urine test or blood test?
It’s urine.
Hi Dr Shook I’m cleaning up my diet I’m exercising too
I’ve had my sex hormones checked this week! Not sure of results yet
Thank you for the info
Thanks for the info
My Dheas is high atm not too high but slightly
Good info. Thanks.
My OBGYN does cancer screening especially if you have fam history. Typing to see if you have genetic markers for certain cancers
She did not do that type of testing
It sounds like she’s doing some genetic testing which is good but when combined with a functional test that shows current metabolism it’s even more effective.
The Office of Dr. Brad Shook so you should ask for functional testing? or is there another description?
Lara, yes. It is an Estrogens Metabolites Test.
The Office of Dr. Brad Shook thank you for the information
Another great video. Please set up a practice in Red Bank, NJ.
Thanks Karen! I work with people all over the country and around the world through Skype FaceTime and phone. If you need help I’m sure we could work with you via distance consulting.
Hi everyone! I’m getting a lot of private messages from people that are interested in estrogen testing and we can do it for people all around the country and even in other countries, but you do have to be a distance consulting client for me to order the test for you.
If you’re interested in an appointment here’s a link to learn more about the application process in case you’re interested https://bit.ly/2qIVaeN
I’m an existing client shall I just call the office tomorrow?
Yes, Rachael that would be great. I look forward to talking to you soon. Warm regards.
How would you know
Hi, Pamela. You would have to get an Estrogens Metablites test.
I am estrogen dominant and my dr wants me to take progesterone orally and transdermal, along with testosterone. I am actually a bit afraid to start the treatment.
I would have estrogen metabolites tested before and after starting the hormone replacement.
This scares me.. I take a hormone pill…i dont feel any different..
My dr didnt say nothing bout this..
Many doctors aren’t aware of this information or testing.
The Office of Dr. Brad Shook if it was not for ur videos i wouldnt know nothing… Doctors dont wanna take time talk to u… I take Amrour.. Ive already been told my body doesn’t absorb it well. So idk why they put me on this.. But thank u
Is this the same for testosterone therapy?
Yes, testosterone is aromatized into estrogen and most people that are on hormone replacement therapy have high aromatase activity. I know that’s a little technical but the short answer is yes it very likely could.
So what do you do if you have very low testosterone?
Karen, you need to look at the reasons that testosterone may be low. You may be experiencing a cortisol or pregnenolone steal. See this video -> https://www.facebook.com/drbradshook/videos/1759050454334036/
Does DIM help with this?
it could
Hello
Great information! Thanks for sharing!
So what are your thoughts on saliva testing for hormones?
I like it, but almost no prescribing physician will use it to base a prescription on. it’s all also only measuring free hormone, not total or protein bound.
I was curious about something. I was put on hormone therapy in April of 2017. I was on testosterone injection once a month and progesterone pill everday. In Jan of 2018 I had a mammogram and they found a huge mass. So just in a year time i had a mass that was 3 inches around, and a inch thick. I had a partial mastectomy, It wasn’t cancer. The doctor who took care of me sent it to 3 different labs, thinking it was cancer. After he heard I was on hormone therapy, he ask me why I was on it, and I discussed with him about my hashimoto’s. He told me I need to get off of it. Do you think the hormone therapy caused it? I know I was very lucky and it scared me enough. I am no longer taking it.
I’ve not been seeing any of your posts!! Come on your site and there’s no new videos ~ what’s happening??
Thomas Arle
Good to know
Thank you for the time and energy you take to inform the public, much appreciated! – I do have one question what are the tests needed (I currently have the DUTCH test done once a year and a comprehensive blood test) – is this testing enough?