Conjugated Estrogens - This refers primarily to Premarin (conjugated equine estrogen). It is not referring to bioidentical estradiol or Bi-Est.
Estradiol + Progestin - This column refers to birth control pills, contraceptive rings, or conventional hormone replacement therapy that includes an estrogen and a progestin (synthetic progestogen). If you are taking bioidentical progesterone and estradiol, please do not mark this column.
Progestin only - This column refers to contraceptive options that are progestin only, i.e. hormonal IUDs, Depo injections, or the Opill. If you are taking bioidentical progesterone, do not mark this column.
Estrone (E1) - Rarely prescribed, estrone is a component of Tri-Est formulations.
Estradiol (E2) - This refers to bioidentical estradiol, one component of Bi-Est. This is usually administered in patches or creams, but is sometimes given orally, in pellet form, or via vaginal suppository.
Estriol (E3) - A component of Bi-Est. Typically given in a cream, vaginal suppository, or rarely a pill.
Progesterone (P4) - Mark this column if you take bioidentical progesterone. Progesterone can be administered orally, sublingually, or in a cream. If you are getting a synthetic progestin in a birth control pill, or you use an IUD, do not mark this column.
Testosterone (T) - If you take testosterone of any kind (oral, patch, cream, pellet or injection), mark it here.
DHEA - Fill in if you are using DHEA or 7-keto DHEA.
Corticosteroid - Glucocorticoid medications like hydrocortisone, Prednisone, Dexamethasone, etc. are noted here, as are hydrocortisone creams used for skin conditions. Asthma inhalers can contain corticosteroids, and rarely lip balm.
Pregnenolone - Any pregnenolone containing product should be noted here.
Thyroid - If you take T4, T3, or glandular thyroid, please make note of it here.
Melatonin - Any melatonin containing product can be noted in this column.
The Doctor’s Data Clinical Education team has created handouts that providers can share with their patients to ensure best practices when collecting saliva and urine. These handouts are archived on the Doctor’s Data website in the News and Knowledge/Materials and Resources section and are also linked here for your convenience.
