
Do You Really Need a Hormone Test? What Most Women 40+ Aren’t Told
If you’ve ever been told your symptoms are “just your hormones”… or been tempted to spend money on a hormone test hoping for answers, you’re not alone. But here’s the truth: hormone tests often tell you what’s happening, not why it’s happening.
Why “normal” hormone results don’t mean your body is functioning optimallyThe 7 core areas we assess before even thinking about testing hormonesWhy online hormone test kits (like MediCheks and Thriva) often leave you more confusedThe cultural myth of menopausal chaos—and what makes the differenceWhen advanced testing (like the DUTCH test) is actually usefulHow to get real answers without wasting time or money
In this episode, I’m breaking down the real reason many women over 40 struggle with symptoms like stubborn weight, fatigue, mood swings, and cycle chaos, even when their hormone results come back “normal.” You’ll learn why hormones aren’t usually the root cause, why the standard tests (even those online kits!) fall short, and what we actually assess first in my clinic to get lasting results.
We’ll also talk about when advanced hormone testing is worth it, what makes it meaningful, and how to approach it in a way that supports real healing, not just more confusion.
💡 What You’ll Learn:🔗 Resources & Links Mentioned:
🎯 Free Hormone Imbalance Quiz: https://bit.ly/YT-hormonequiz
🔥 Join the 5-Day Metabolism Reset Challenge: https://bit.ly/reset-YT
💬 Book a Discovery Call: https://bit.ly/YT-breakthrough
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The Thriving Metabolism: Weight Loss Beyond Diets
The Thriving Metabolism: Weight Loss Beyond Diets with Louise Digby is the podcast where nutrition, education, science, metabolism, and hormones meet. Weight loss is so much more than the mere calculation of calories in V calories out. What's always ignored are the internal factors that influence an individual's capacity to burn calories. Join BANT registered nutritional therapist and weight loss expert Louise Digby as we explore the nuances around metabolic health, hormones, gut health, and more in the context of weight loss.
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