Having PCOS and female hormonal imbalances, Thyroid problems are very common.  Therefore, I like to check my thyroid once a year to make sure everything is on the up and up. First the test came in a discreet package.  Great especial for those ordering sexual health tests!  Next I had my husband use one of the included finger prickers to get the needed blood sample.  This was my least favorite part, but I find I can do it myself if I go slowly.  I did have issue with the prick closing up, so I had to squeeze my finger to get enough out. Once that was done I popped it in the included sample container and packaging and BAM…I took it off to the mailbox straight away.

BEFORE YOU TEST PLEASE REMEMBER

• They suggest taking it between Monday & Wednesday so the sample doesn’t get stuck in the post office over the weekend!

• Most accurate when taken first thing in the morning and while fasting

• Make sure your hands are warm when collecting the sample, you are standing up and you are well hydrated

• Always helps increase blood flow if you do a few jumping jacks or go for a brisk walk before taking the sample!

I wish I read those tips before I took the sample as that’s why I was having issues and had to squeeze it out.  My hands were freezing and I literally just woke up with no exercising. Thankfully, my test results came quickly and were on their site in a simple easy to understand format.  I was within normal ranges.  I then showed my results to my husband who used functional ranges and I was still without normal ranges.  So yay! Now I know my hormonal imbalances have nothing to do with my Thyroid.  One less thing to worry about… am I right?