Hormone Health Hub: Expert Insights on Testing, Balance & Better Living — insulin and ovulation
Fertility Mapping with PCOS and Insulin Resistance Part II: Testing & Treatment Strategies
Posted by Behcet Bicakci on
PCOS-related fertility challenges are often driven by hidden insulin resistance, hormone timing issues, and overlooked thyroid or adrenal imbalances. This guide explains the most effective fertility tests and treatment strategies for PCOS—showing how cycle mapping, metabolic testing, and personalized interventions can restore ovulation, improve egg quality, and support long-term hormonal health.
Having Infertility issues? Which Hormones to Test
Posted by Ben White on
If you are experiencing infertility issues, understanding which hormones to test — and why — is the essential first step. Dr. Alison McAllister of ZRT Laboratory explains the full fertility hormone profile: from LH and FSH as indicators of ovarian reserve, to estradiol, progesterone and testosterone for ovulation health, adrenal hormones cortisol and DHEA-S, thyroid markers including TPO antibodies, and the often-overlooked role of vitamin D in fertility and PCOS.