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	The book “What’s Your Menopause Type?” has 972 listed references. These references can be found on pages 344 – 383 of the book.
	Saliva Testing in General
	Salivary Hormone Testing; Science, Benefits, Limitations & Clinical Considerations by Joseph J. Collins, ND. Anti-Aging Medical News, Winter, 2000.
	Abstract: Salivary hormone assessment is emerging as a regular diagnostic component in many clinical practices, particularly those in which hormone manipulation and replacement are regularly conducted. Salivary hormone testing appeals to patients because it is less costly than blood-based testing, and is performed at-home in a non-invasive fashion. Biotechnological advances have evolved such that the diagnostic accuracy of salivary hormone test results is measured in picomole (10^-12) concentrations utilizing EIA or RIA procedures. This discussion will orient you on four key points about salivary hormone testing: Scientific validity, Benefits, Limitations & Clinical applications.
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	Saliva as an Analytical Tool in Toxicology
	by Karin M. Höld, B.S.; Douwe de Boer, Ph.D.; Jan Zuidema, Ph.D.; Robert A.A. Maes, Ph.D.
	Abstract: In drug analysis, research involving the use of saliva sampling as noninvasive qualitative and quantitative techniques have become increasingly important. Being readily accessible and collectible, saliva may show many advantages over 'classical' biological fluids such as blood and urine. Because of the growing interest in noninvasive procedures, this up-dated review evaluates the use of saliva in drug analysis and in therapeutic and toxicologic monitoring. New techniques for the collection and analysis of saliva as well as for identifying the components affecting drug concentrations in saliva are discussed in order to clearly identify its role as a diagnostic medium. Due to our present incomplete knowledge of saliva as a biological specimen, saliva drug levels should be used concomitantly with recorded drug concentrations in other fluids, e.g. plasma, to contribute to a more ideal interpretation of drug concentrations in clinical and forensic case studies.
	Note: Though the article discusses drug testing, it also addresses hormone analysis. It includes reviews on anatomy, physiology, collection techniques, and analysis techniques. JJC
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	Salivary Hormones
	There are a number of medical and scientific articles, which discuss the use of salivary hormone testing in both research and clinical practice. You may view some of these references at the following links.
	Salivary Estradiol
	Salivary Progesterone
	Salivary Testosterone
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