Hormone Testing

Reference ranges are population comparisons and may not represent an individual's optimal hormone levels. A comprehensive sex hormone panel should include estrone, estradiol, progesterone, total testosterone, and free testosterone. No single blood test exists to confirm menopause; evaluation requires assessing multiple hormonal systems simultaneously. Routine hormone testing is not presented as the main basis for diagnosing or managing the menopausal transition. The transcript supports measuring hormones but does not establish a universal ideal testosterone level. At age 65, Horton reports testosterone levels between roughly 780 and over 1,000 without testosterone replacement. The article links Horton's hormone levels to consistent training, protein, recovery, sleep, mindfulness, sauna, foam rolling, naps, and lifestyle patterns. Horton regularly tracks testosterone and free testosterone through bloodwork. Three primary laboratory modalities are used in functional menopause assessment: serum, urine, and saliva, each capturing a different dimension of hormonal status. Hormone testing is more useful when menopause occurs earlier than expected, when unusual bleeding or unexpected the…