Dr. Amanda Frick sits down with Margaret Gandolfo, who took Thorne’s at-home Menopause Test. Listen and watch as they discuss how the test works, what hormones it measures – like estrogen, estradiol, testosterone, progesterone, and DHEA – and why women of all ages may benefit from a Menopause Test.
During this episode you’ll learn about:
All about Thorne’s Menopause Test [0:50]
How the sample collection process works [2:10]
Tips for generating a saliva sample [4:26]


What is menopause? What is perimenopause? [5:46]
Why women of all ages may benefit a menopause hormone test [7:52]


How the at-home test compares to blood-draw tests at a doctor’s office [10:16]
What does Thorne’s Menopause Test measure? [12:12]
How to take the Menopause Test if you’re on birth control or hormone therapy [12:51]


Interpreting Thorne’s Menopause Test results: Estradiol, estrogen, progesterone [15:17]
How the timing of your menstrual cycle influences hormone levels [19:28]
What do women’s testosterone levels mean? [24:30]
DHEA as a measure of hormonal health [26:22]
How to understand the cortisol rhythm and energy levels [28:53]


Resources to topics mentioned in this episode:
Watch Dr. Amanda Frick and Margaret Gandolfo go over the Menopause Test results on YouTube.
Connect with Margaret Gandolfo on LinkedIn and Instagram
Connect with Dr. Amanda Frick on LinkedIn
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How to Stay Healthy During and After Menopause
Foods You May Want to Avoid During Menopause
A New Life Stage: The Best Menopause Supplements to Support You
A Lifetime of Balanced Nutrition Advice for Women
Menopause and Brain Fog (And What You Can Do About It)
6 Women's Health Allies to Support You During Every Life Phase
Lifestyle Tips for Managing PCOS
4 Benefits of Inositol for Women's Metabolic Health and Hormone Balance*
Too High or Too Low? A Guide to Women’s Testosterone Levels
Estrogen Dominance: What it is, how to recognize it, and what you can do about it
Ensure a Harmonious Cycle: What to do Before, During, and After Your Period
From the podcast archives:Hormones and Your Health
Thorne’s At-Home Health Test Demonstration Series with Dr. Amanda Frick
How the Stress Test Works: Results and Insights
The Thyroid Test: What to Expect and How It Works
What Do My Sleep Test Results Mean?
How to Digest Your Gut Health Test Results
We Took Thorne’s Weight Management Test!





Products mentioned in this episode: Menopause Test, Fertility Test, Women’s Daily Probiotic, Biological Age Health Panel, Meta-Balance™, Women’s Multi 50+, Advanced Bone Support, Advanced DHA
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