All initial consultations require a comprehensive hormone panel prior to scheduling. We prefer and provide take home saliva tests at our Hawthorne locations. Results from these tests are vital to providing quality and informed care. We also want to retest saliva every 6 to 8 months after hormone replacement therapy is initiated until an optimal regimen is established. Thereafter, it is ideal to test your hormone levels every 1-2 years or as new symptoms develop to ensure an appropriate balance is being maintained. If you are unsure about whether you require saliva testing at this time, please call the compounding pharmacy at (803) 227-4452 before scheduling.