The 4 Best Lab Tests for Identifying Hormone Imbalances (+ A Free Quiz to Get Started)

If you’ve been battling symptoms like painful periods, mood swings, fatigue, or stubborn weight gain, you’ve probably been told a million different things—"It’s normal." "It’s stress." "It’s just part of being a woman."

But let me tell you: None of those answers are good enough.

Hormone imbalances don’t just happen. They’re usually caused by deeper issues like gut dysfunction, adrenal dysregulation, or mineral deficiencies.

That’s why I focus on getting to the root cause with every single patient I work with. And it starts with running the right labs to uncover what’s really going on beneath the surface.

Before we dive into my go-to labs, I want to share a quick and easy way to get started:

Take our Decode Your Hormones Quiz to get personalized insights into your symptoms and actionable next steps.

It’s quick, it’s free, and it’s the perfect first step toward understanding your hormone health.

After working with hundreds of women to restore hormone balance, here are the labs I rely on the most:

1. The GI-MAP Test

Why we run it: Your gut health is everything when it comes to hormone balance. Poor digestion, inflammation, or imbalanced gut bacteria can disrupt hormone metabolism, leading to issues like estrogen dominance or high cortisol.
Symptoms to look for: Painful periods, acne, irregular cycles, weight gain, bloating, headaches, anxiety.
When we run it: Immediately. This is often our first step in your healing journey because your gut sets the foundation for everything else.

2. Full Bloodwork Panel

Why we run it: Comprehensive bloodwork offers a full-body snapshot of your health, helping us identify imbalances in your thyroid, liver, blood sugar regulation, and nutrient levels—all of which play a critical role in hormone balance.
Symptoms to look for: Fatigue, weight gain, irregular periods, headaches, digestive issues, cold hands and feet, brain fog.
When we run it: As soon as we suspect systemic imbalances or nutrient deficiencies that might be affecting your hormones.

3. Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA)

Why we run it: Minerals are the building blocks for hormone production and adrenal function. Imbalances can lead to fatigue, weight gain, mood swings, and even acne.
Symptoms to look for: Chronic fatigue, weight gain, bloating, acne, anxiety, hypothyroidism, or irregular cycles.
When we run it: Right away. Rebalancing minerals is one of the fastest ways to start feeling better.

4. The DUTCH Complete Hormone Test

Why we run it: The DUTCH test provides a deep dive into your hormone health, measuring cortisol, estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone. Unlike basic bloodwork, it also shows how your body is metabolizing hormones, offering insights into liver health, adrenal function, and detox pathways.
Symptoms to look for: Anxiety, fatigue, PMS, irregular cycles, infertility, and high stress.
When we run it: Once we’ve supported your gut and minerals. Hormone imbalances are often secondary to other dysfunctions, so we address those first to get the most accurate results.

Feeling ready to get answers about your symptoms?

Start by taking our Decode Your Hormones Quiz—it’s quick, free, and packed with insights to help you understand your hormone health.

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