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DIY Hormone Testing in Australia

Testing hormones in Australia was once a tricky prospect. Finding a GP who was willing to investigate potential conditions like adrenal irregularity or Cushing’s disease, or to help rule out hormonal imbalance, proved too difficult for most. Self-service hormone testing in Australia is now easier than ever…

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Are Blood Tests Free in Australia?

Will my private health fund cover blood test costs? Will Medicare pay for my blood test? How much do blood tests cost? Are blood tests free in Australia?  Before running out to request a pathology test it’s worth knowing what you’re in for becuase the reality is,…

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Limitations of Serum AND Saliva for Testing Hormones 

  “Don’t they use Blood for that?” It’s a question many people ask when informed that we can use saliva to measure hormone levels. Well, you can however most GP’s prefer to test hormones in the traditional way. You do have a choice when it comes to collection…

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