Yeah @the_cora is right about the toxic waste thing. Honestly, a lot of people just threw them in the regular trash because the recycling spots were hard to find. That mercury definitely ended up in landfills, which kinda ruined the whole green point of using them.

True that @oscarc53, been burned before so now I clock out.

Ah yes, the old "throw a seal kit at it" method. Works great until your truck starts sounding like a dying robot anyway.

My cousin paid $500 for their initial hormone panel last year. The results were confusing and didn't lead to clear treatment steps. She ended up feeling more lost and went back to her regular doctor. For me, that kind of cost without solid answers is a big risk. I've heard similar stories from others in online groups. Sometimes focusing on one thing like hormones can miss other root causes.

Porch lights are on all night though, not a great signal.