Ep. 567 “Timing Is Everything” – The Best Way to Test Hormones, Cortisol & Thyroid for Real Answers with Dr. Carrie Jones | Menopause & Testing
Everyday Wellness: Midlife Hormones, Menopause, and Science for Women 35+ · Everyday Wellness™
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Show Notes
Today, I’m thrilled to reconnect with my friend and colleague, Dr. Carrie Jones. She is a naturopathic physician and hormone expert with over 20 years of clinical experience in women's health and endocrinology.
In our discussion, we unpack the limitations of traditional hormone testing and explore the benefits of saliva, urine, and blood testing for gaining a more accurate picture of hormone activity. We explore the critical importance of lab timing and how the DUTCH test evaluates estrogen, metabolism, and cortisol rhythms. We also examine how liver detoxification affects the active form of thyroid hormone, T3, across phases one through three, highlight signs and symptoms that indicate an imbalanced gut microbiome, and wrap things up with some rapid-fire questions about the things you’ve probably wanted to ask.
Stay tuned for another invaluable, humorous, and fun conversation with Dr. Carrie Jones.
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:
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How blood tests give only a snapshot in time without clarifying hormone pulses or tissue utilization
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How testing hormones at the wrong time can temporarily skew test results
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The optimal timing for testing in women with regular cycles and those in perimenopause
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What the DUTCH test measures
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How regular vs. irregular cycles affect which hormones should be tested
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Why the way that estrogen is metabolized matters more than the estrogen itself
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How phases one, two, and three of liver detoxification influence estrogen, cortisol, and thyroid hormone activity
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Why free T3 is critical for eliminating cortisol
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What gut symptoms reveal about hormone elimination
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