I officially took the first saliva test in our new Doctor’s Choice Pharmacy HRT Testing Program — and yes, I was Patient #1 .

After weeks of learning, helping other women, analyzing symptoms, and preparing for the launch… it was my turn. I wanted to share every single detail, so you’ll know exactly what to expect when it’s your turn too.

What I Tested For

Instead of paying $55 per hormone test (which would’ve been $275), I chose the discounted panel bundle for $200, which includes testing for:
✔️ DHEA
✔️ Testosterone
✔️ Estradiol
✔️ Progesterone
✔️ Cortisol (AM sample)

📋 How I Prepared for the Saliva Test

1. Picked the Right Day 
   For cycling women, testing should be done between Day 19 and 21 (Day 1 = first day of your period). This is when progesterone peaks, helping to get accurate results.

2. Planned Ahead
   I chose a day with no stress, no traveling, and no unusual meals — because cortisol can spike easily and affect results.

3. Followed the Pre-Test Guidelines
   The day before and the morning of testing:
   ❌ No caffeine, alcohol, or nicotine
   ❌ No vigorous exercise
   ❌ No supplements or medications that could interfere (I held off a few hours on my usual ones)
   Ate clean the day before , I think so 😉

Saliva Collection Times & Instructions

Each tube was color-coded and labeled with a time range. I collected saliva

 Immediately upon waking (before getting out of bed)

 I followed this process:

• Rinsed my mouth with water and waited 10 minutes

• Collected saliva by letting it naturally pool under my tongue (no spitting or forcing)

• Transferred it to the tube until the fill line

• Labeled it with date and time

It was surprisingly simple and not gross at all — just required planning and patience.

Shipping the Test

I packed the tube inside the insulated pouch,  enclosed the paperwork, and sealed everything in the prepaid UPS return envelope.
Then I dropped it off at the nearest UPS Store the same evening.

Now I wait… and honestly, it feels empowering.
This test will give me real insight into my fatigue, mood shifts, and energy loss — and help guide the next step in my personal HRT journey.

I’ll share my test results, full analysis, and treatment plan with you soon so you can learn alongside me. This is the future of personalized hormone care — and I can’t wait to bring it to all of you.

Want to start your journey? Fill out our symptom checklist to see if testing is right for you:
👉 https://doctorschoicerx.com/hormone_symptom_checker/

Until tomorrow,

Rania – Your Friendly Pharmacist at Doctor’s Choice Pharmacy

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