Experts Warn Against Reliability of At-Home Hormone Tests

Medical professionals caution that self-administered hormone tests may lead to misinterpretation and unnecessary anxiety.

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Endokrinologie advises against using home hormone tests due to concerns over accuracy and reliability.
These tests, which can be purchased online or in stores, often lack quality assurance and are influenced by external factors such as time of day.
Patients are left to interpret results without professional guidance, potentially leading to unnecessary worry or incorrect conclusions.
Hormone-related health issues should be diagnosed in a clinical setting where comprehensive evaluation and follow-up are available.
Insurance typically covers hormone testing conducted in a medical practice when there is a justified suspicion of a hormonal disorder.