Most women will see six providers before they get a real hormone diagnosis. Mary Jordan, NP, saw five herself before figuring it out on her own. In this episode, Mary Jordan from Encompass Wellness in Sioux Falls, SD sits down with Melissa Goodwin to break down what most providers miss when it comes to hormone health for women and men. Mary spent 12 years in the ICU watching labs keep patients alive. Now she applies that same precision to hormone replacement therapy, running 35+ labs where most clinics run five. She explains why testosterone is the missing hormone for women, what andropause actually means, why perimenopause and menopause are not the same thing, and why the testosterone clinics popping up everywhere may not be giving men the full picture. If you have been told your fatigue, anxiety, brain fog, or weight gain is just stress or just getting older, this conversation will change how you think about your health. ABOUT THE GUEST Mary Jordan, NP, is the founder of Encompass Wellness and Aesthetics in Sioux Falls and Dakota Dunes, South Dakota. A former ICU nurse with 12 years of hospital experience, Mary brings intensive care precision to functional hormone care. Encompass Wellness specializes in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, thyroid management, GLP-1 therapy, and medical aesthetics. Website: encompass-wellness.com Phone: 605-740-0414 Locations: Sioux Falls, SD and Dakota Dunes, SD QUESTIONS THIS EPISODE ANSWERS Why do women need testosterone? What is andropause in women? What are the first signs of low testosterone in women? What is the difference between perimenopause and menopause? Does hormone replacement therapy cause cancer? What should be checked with testosterone therapy for men? What is the difference between testosterone pellets and injections? Does testosterone make women look like a man? Can hormone imbalance cause anxiety and depression? How often should you get your hormones checked? What labs should be checked for hormone imbalance? Is hormone replacement therapy safe long term? How do I get my hormones tested in Sioux Falls? CONNECT WITH DIALED IN HEALTH Find a trusted wellness provider: vitalitygrowthlabs.com/the-directory Host: Melissa Goodwin Produced by Vitality Growth Labs: vitalitygrowthlabs.com