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BHRT Providers with Comprehensive Lab Panels
Here are some well-known providers that typically include lab work in their programs:
Telehealth/Online Platforms
- Midi Health - Focuses on women 40+, includes hormone panels and ongoing monitoring
- Alloy - Women's menopause care with lab testing included in membership
- Winona - Includes baseline and follow-up bloodwork in their BHRT programs
- Defy Medical - Known for thorough panels including thyroid, metabolic, and sex hormones
Larger Clinic Networks
- BodyLogicMD - Affiliated practitioners typically run extensive panels before prescribing
- SottoPelle - Pellet therapy provider that emphasizes pre-treatment and monitoring labs
- Biote - Large provider network; certified practitioners include lab panels as part of the protocol
What to Look For in a Good Panel
- Estradiol, progesterone, testosterone (free and total)
- DHEA-S, cortisol
- Thyroid (TSH, Free T3, Free T4)
- Metabolic panel and CBC
- SHBG
Important Notes
- Lab inclusion varies by location and practitioner even within networks
- Always ask specifically what's included before committing
- Some providers bill labs separately through insurance
Would you like more detail on any specific provider or what questions to ask during a consultation?