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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
- Defy Medical - Known for thorough baseline and follow-up panels including hormones, metabolic markers, and cardiovascular indicators
- Hone Health - Includes initial and ongoing lab panels as part of their men's hormone optimization program
- Joi Women's Wellness - Offers comprehensive female hormone panels with their programs
- MaxLife - Includes detailed lab work with their hormone optimization protocols
Clinic Networks
- BodyLogicMD - Practitioners typically order extensive panels covering sex hormones, thyroid, adrenal, and metabolic markers
- Evexias Health Centers - Known for detailed functional lab assessments alongside pellet therapy
- BioTE certified providers - Generally follow a structured lab protocol before and after pellet insertion
What to Look For in a Good Panel:
- Estradiol, progesterone, testosterone (free & total)
- SHBG, DHEA-S, cortisol
- Thyroid panel (TSH, Free T3, Free T4)
- CBC, CMP, lipids
- PSA (for men)
Tip:
Always ask specifically what labs are included and how frequently they retest, as coverage varies by location and provider. Some include labs in program fees; others bill separately.
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