When Is the Best Time to Test for Hormone Imbalance?

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The best time to test for hormone imbalance depends on three things: time of day, time of month, and time of life. Testosterone and cortisol need a morning draw, women often need to test on cycle day 3 or day 19 to 22, and life stages like perimenopause or postpartum change what counts as a […]