How to Read Your Hormone Labs Like a Doctor

Podcast: The Dr. Chalmers Show · Dr. Matt Chalmers

Opublikowano: 2026-10-06

The Essential Blood Tests Your Doctor Should Be Ordering (But Probably Isn't) Understanding your hormones is the foundation of optimal health, yet most people—and surprisingly, many doctors—don't know which blood tests to order to truly assess hormonal function. In this episode, Dr. Matt Chalmers breaks down the essential labs you need for hormone therapy, from testosterone and estrogen to thyroid markers and beyond. He explains why standard tests like TSH alone are incomplete, reveals the critical role of sex hormone-binding globulin, and shares how proper nutrient levels and inflammation control can reverse thyroid dysfunction in as l...