Hormone health news & updates
Short, sourced articles on hormone testing, treatment, and endocrine health. We explain what authoritative guidance says and link straight to the source, rather than chasing headlines or quoting statistics we cannot verify. Dates shown are when each article was published or last updated by our editorial team.
Latest articles
Why TSH Is Usually the First Thyroid Test
A plain-language explainer on why thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) is typically the first blood test clinicians order to check how the thyroid is working.
What "Normal" Hormone Ranges Really Mean
An explainer on what a normal or reference range on a hormone test report represents, why ranges differ between labs, and how to read a borderline result.
Why Low Testosterone Should Be Confirmed First
A plain-language explainer on why a single low testosterone result is usually confirmed with repeat morning testing before any treatment decision is considered.
Vitamin D: Hormone, Test, and What Levels Mean
A plain-language explainer on why vitamin D acts like a hormone, what the blood test measures, and how clinicians interpret a vitamin D level in context.
Menopausal Hormone Therapy Is an Individual Decision
A plain-language explainer on why menopausal hormone therapy decisions depend on a person's symptoms, age, timing, and health history, not a single rule.
What At-Home Hormone Tests Can and Can't Tell You
A plain-language explainer on the strengths and limits of at-home hormone tests, including sample timing, interpretation, and why context matters for results.
PCOS Diagnosis Is Clinical, Not a Single Test
A plain-language explainer on why polycystic ovary syndrome is diagnosed from a combination of features rather than one blood test, with others ruled out.
Cortisol Testing and Why Timing Matters
A plain-language explainer on why cortisol follows a daily rhythm, how the timing of a sample affects results, and why one measurement is rarely read alone.
Adrenal Fatigue: What the Science Says
A neutral, plain-language explainer on why adrenal fatigue is not a recognized medical diagnosis, and how that differs from genuine adrenal insufficiency.
How Often Should You Test Your Hormones?
A plain-language guide to how often hormone testing is generally repeated, why more frequent testing is rarely better, and what actually drives the timing.
Understanding Thyroid Antibodies
A plain-language explainer on what thyroid antibodies are, what TPO and TSH-receptor antibodies suggest, and why a positive result is not a diagnosis by itself.
Insulin Resistance: Why It Matters
A plain-language explainer on what insulin resistance is, why it matters for long-term health, and how it relates to type 2 diabetes and common hormone conditions.
Estrogen After Menopause: Weighing Options
A plain-language, neutral overview of how estrogen therapy after menopause is considered, why decisions are individual, and what the main trade-offs involve.
Growth Hormone Claims vs the Evidence
A neutral, plain-language look at common anti-aging growth hormone claims, what growth hormone actually does, and why authoritative bodies urge caution.
Reading a Testosterone Result in Context
A plain-language guide to interpreting a testosterone test result, including total versus free testosterone, timing, and why context matters more than one number.
Thyroid and Pregnancy: The Basics
A plain-language explainer on why thyroid function matters in pregnancy, how thyroid needs can change, and why interpretation differs from outside pregnancy.
Sources
- MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine). https://medlineplus.gov/
- Endocrine Society. https://www.endocrine.org/