- It depends. The test is used to monitor HRT therapy. Continue hormone-related supplements unless you are specifically instructed otherwise by your provider. If you are instructed to stop HRT by your provider, please wait 72 hours before collecting the sample.
- Hormone creams and gels can be used as usual.
- Patches, pellets and injections-based HRT, collections can be done midway of dosage.
- Restrictions: The use of oral DHEA, oral estrogen, oral progesterone, or oral pregnenolone within 24–72 hours prior to urine sample collection may influence test results by increasing the concentrations of certain hormones in the urine. Patients should consult their ordering healthcare provider to determine whether to continue or temporarily discontinue oral hormone therapy prior to testing. Do not stop or alter medication use without provider guidance.