Many women leave doctor visits feeling confused or unheard. They’re told their labs are normal, but they still feel exhausted, anxious, or stuck with weight that won’t move. The truth is, traditional medical training often overlooks important pieces of the health puzzle, especially when it comes to thyroid and hormone issues.
Standard Labs Don’t Show the Full Picture
Most traditional doctors check only TSH when testing thyroid health. But TSH alone doesn’t reveal how well the thyroid is functioning. It doesn’t show if the body is converting thyroid hormones properly, or if Reverse T3 is blocking their effect. Without a full thyroid panel, important signs are missed.
Hormone Symptoms Are Often Dismissed
Women are frequently told their symptoms are just part of aging or stress. Fatigue, mood swings, sleep problems, and bloating get brushed off instead of investigated. But these symptoms often point to hormone imbalances that need proper testing, not guesswork.
Functional Medicine Looks Deeper
Functional medicine doctors are trained to find the root cause of symptoms. They test for Free T3, Free T4, Reverse T3, thyroid antibodies, cortisol, and other key markers. They listen carefully and create plans tailored to each woman’s body, rather than offering a one-size-fits-all answer.
Why the Right Doctor Matters
Finding a provider who understands functional medicine means finally getting answers. No more guessing. No more being told “everything looks fine” when it clearly doesn’t. With proper testing and a whole-body approach, women can feel heard, supported, and on a path toward healing.
The truth is, what most traditionally trained doctors don’t know can leave women stuck. But there is another path, one that sees the full picture and believes that vibrant health is possible.