Blog — hormone testing at home

The MediCARE Specialized Blood Spot Test uses advanced dried blood spot technology to deliver accurate, Medicare-eligible insights into hormone balance, cardiometabolic risk, heavy metal exposure, and Vitamin D status—using a simple, at-home finger-prick sample with laboratory-grade reliability.

PCOS and insulin resistance are two of the biggest yet most misunderstood barriers to fertility. This guide explains how fertility mapping helps uncover hidden hormone patterns, ovulation issues, and metabolic imbalances—empowering women with PCOS to take a smarter, more targeted approach to conception and long-term hormonal health.

Alzheimer's disease is a slow and devastating condition that affects memory, cognition, and the ability to perform everyday tasks. Sadly, women are disproportionately affected: by 2050, over 9 million out of 13.8 million Americans with Alzheimer’s will be women. But why are women at greater risk? The answers lie not only in longevity but in biology, hormones, brain structure, and how women respond to stress. What is Alzheimer’s? Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia, marked by the gradual loss of neurons and brain function. Characteristic features include the buildup of beta-amyloid plaques and tau tangles, excessive neural pruning,...