10-07-2014, 07:17 PM
Yes saliva testing is more precise than blood testing. I did both already. Blood testing didn't indicate that I have a progesterone deficiency, which I was sure I have. Only saliva testing confirmed it.
When you make a saliva test it will test your FREE hormones. So if you check for testosterone in your saliva you will know your free T level, whereas in blood they normally check only total T. You can even check your hormones while taking the birth control pill with a saliva test, but its useless to make a blood test while taking a bcp.
Also if you take PC (progesterone cream) you will be able to see your progesterone level rising after a short time whereas it won't be visible in a blood test. I would definitely recommend a saliva test.
When you make a saliva test it will test your FREE hormones. So if you check for testosterone in your saliva you will know your free T level, whereas in blood they normally check only total T. You can even check your hormones while taking the birth control pill with a saliva test, but its useless to make a blood test while taking a bcp.
Also if you take PC (progesterone cream) you will be able to see your progesterone level rising after a short time whereas it won't be visible in a blood test. I would definitely recommend a saliva test.