Fertility Doctor's Warning About Biotin: How Can It Impact Hormone Testing and Fertility Treatment?

Double board-certified OBGYN and REI, Dr. Natalie Crawford, warns about the potential dangers of excessive biotin intake when it comes to fertility treatments and hormone testing. Biotin, also known as vitamin B7, is an important nutrient that helps the body convert fats, carbs, and proteins into energy. Dr. Crawford explains that high biotin levels can cause falsely high or low results for a wide range of hormones, including estrogen, progesterone, thyroid hormones, and more. This can lead to incorrect diagnoses and inappropriate treatment decisions, especially for those undergoing fertility treatments like IVF.

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