Diagnostic testing
Female Hormone Panel (FHP)
When symptoms shift, cycles change, or weight feels harder to manage, hormones are often part of the story.
The Female Hormone Panel is a saliva-based test that measures key reproductive hormones, including estrogen and progesterone, and the ratios between them, at specific points in your cycle or life stage.
It is especially helpful for identifying hormone imbalances that contribute to PMS, perimenopause and menopause symptoms, mood changes, cycle irregularities, and weight loss resistance. It shows how hormonal shifts may be affecting your energy, sleep, metabolism, and overall well-being.
PhotographyFemale Hormone Panel collection kit, laid out on a clean surface.
What it measures
Inside the FHP
Estradiol
The primary estrogen, measured at defined points rather than once.
Progesterone
Assessed alongside estrogen, since the balance matters more than either alone.
Estrogen to progesterone ratio
Often more informative than either hormone in isolation.
Testosterone and DHEA
Relevant to energy, libido, mood, and body composition in women.
Who this test is for
It may be a fit if you are experiencing
- PMS, mood swings, or irritability that tracks with your cycle
- Perimenopause or menopause symptoms
- Irregular, heavy, or unpredictable cycles
- Weight gain or weight loss resistance
- Low energy, poor sleep, or night sweats
- Reduced libido
- Symptoms that persist despite normal standard bloodwork
Why saliva
What saliva shows that a single blood draw cannot
Saliva measures the free, bioavailable fraction of your hormones, which is the portion your tissues actually use. Because female hormones move through the month rather than sitting still, timing the collection matters as much as the measurement.
The lab we use has been trusted for decades by our pharmacist and master of holistic medicine, particularly for complex hormone cases. The methodology is well established, reproducible, and clinically actionable.
How results are used at LivBTR
Your results are never read in isolation
They are interpreted alongside your intake, symptoms, lifestyle, nutrition, movement, and any other findings. From there we build a personalized support plan.
- Cycle-aware nutrition and training guidance
- Sleep and stress strategies matched to your pattern
- Supplement protocols when appropriate
- Context for a physician conversation about hormone therapy
- A baseline to compare against after changes are made
Results are read alongside your symptoms and history, never in isolation. Where treatment may be indicated, we help you take that conversation to a licensed provider.
Female Hormone Panel questions
Is this a medical diagnosis?
No. It is a functional laboratory assessment designed to give insight into hormone patterns. It does not diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease, and it does not replace care from a licensed practitioner.
How is the test collected?
Saliva samples collected at home, at specific points determined by your cycle or life stage.
Can this be done if I no longer have regular cycles?
Yes. Collection timing is adjusted for post-menopausal and irregular-cycle situations, and the instructions in your kit reflect that.
Can hormone imbalance affect weight loss?
It can. Hormonal shifts influence appetite, fat distribution, insulin sensitivity, sleep, and recovery, all of which affect how your body responds to the same effort.
Will this tell me if I need hormone therapy?
No. That decision belongs to you and a licensed physician. This gives you context for that conversation.
Do medications or supplements affect results?
Some do, including hormonal contraceptives and hormone therapy. You will receive clear instructions before collecting.
If your mood shifts every month, your sleep falls apart before your cycle, or weight has become harder to manage, this panel helps explain why.
Knowing which hormones are moving, and when, is where the next decision starts.