On some thyroid forums I have read that sex hormones i.e. testosterone, progesterone, estradiol, are not as accurate as blood testing. I am not sure how it stacks up with thyroid levels either. It might be able to provide some idea of where you stand but I think it is better to back up the sex hormones and thyroid levels with blood tests. I have heard that the saliva tests do provide an good assessment of your cortisol levels throughout the day but you have to make sure it is not a day your are stressed (what day aren’t we stress about our hair falling out??).

I have wanted to do the saliva testing for my adrenals but just haven’t gotten around to it…I probably should have before I started on thyroid meds since you are supposed to address adrenal issues then thyroid issues (guess they don’t teach that to the doctors in school!!). Let us know how your tests come out especially if you are having thyroid labs soon to check on your lowered dosage of synthroid to see how the saliva and blood tests compare!!

Marianne