Blog — lab testing

Hormone testing is a critical tool in modern healthcare, guiding everything from fertility treatment to hormone replacement therapy. While blood testing has long been the traditional route, saliva testing has rapidly emerged as a scientifically validated, convenient, and non-invasive alternative—offering clinical accuracy with ease of use. But how reliable is it really?  The Scientific Foundation of Saliva Testing Saliva testing isn't just a novel idea—it's backed by science. Over 600 peer-reviewed studies in 2012 alone have utilised salivary analysis to measure hormone levels, with results showing a strong correlation to conventional serum (blood) tests. So, how does it work? In the bloodstream,...

Fertility Mapping: Navigating Fertility with PCOS and Insulin Resistance (Part II)By Dr. Alison McAllister Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a complex, multifactorial condition influenced by disruptions in hormone receptors, metabolism, neurotransmitter function, and nutrient balance. As a lifelong disorder, PCOS is a leading contributor to infertility, weight gain, and an increased risk for cardiometabolic issues. In this blog post, we dive deeper into laboratory testing, helping healthcare providers understand which tests are critical for women suspected of having PCOS. Lab Testing for PCOS PCOS is most commonly diagnosed through the Rotterdam Criteria, a diagnostic framework that considers various indicators, including...