One of the most common questions women ask is: "What blood tests should I have?" The answer depends on your symptoms, medical history and treatment goals. While hormone tests can sometimes be useful, they rarely tell the whole story.
Track My Health Book AssessmentMay provide information about estrogen status, although levels fluctuate significantly during perimenopause.
Can help assess ovulation and progesterone production in selected situations.
May increase as menopause approaches, but results can vary significantly.
Often assessed together with FSH when evaluating reproductive hormones.
Sometimes evaluated when symptoms include low libido, fatigue or reduced wellbeing.
May help interpret sex hormone availability.
Many menopause symptoms overlap with other conditions. This is why a broader health assessment is often valuable.
TSH, Free T4 and selected thyroid markers may be considered.
Helps evaluate blood sugar control and metabolic health.
May help assess insulin resistance and metabolic risk.
Cholesterol and cardiovascular risk assessment.
Important for energy, cognition and homocysteine metabolism.
Bone health, immune function and overall wellbeing.
Especially if fatigue or heavy periods are present.
Provides insight into iron stores.
May help identify methylation and cardiovascular risk concerns.
Useful before some treatment options and for overall health assessment.
Important for general health monitoring.
May be useful in selected clinical situations.
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HealthOS allows you to store and monitor trends in your health data over time. Instead of looking at a single blood test in isolation, you can monitor long-term changes.
Not always. Menopause is often diagnosed based on age, symptoms and menstrual history.
Not necessarily. Testing should be guided by symptoms and clinical context.
There is no single test. The most useful tests depend on the individual's health concerns.
Homocysteine may provide insight into cardiovascular risk and methylation-related pathways.
A comprehensive review helps connect your symptoms, blood tests and treatment options into a practical plan.
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