Description

The Menopause Blood Panel offers valuable insight into the hormonal changes that occur during the transition to menopause. By measuring key reproductive hormones, it helps determine if you're in perimenopause, menopause, or postmenopause. Understanding your hormone levels is crucial for managing symptoms and making informed decisions about treatment options such as hormone replacement therapy (HRT), lifestyle changes, or supplements.

Why Should You Get This Test?

  • Identify Your Stage in Menopause: Hormonal shifts are a natural part of aging, but knowing where you are in the menopause transition can help you better understand your symptoms.
  • Understand Hormonal Changes: Many symptoms like hot flashes, mood changes, and fatigue are hormone-related. Testing gives clarity and helps you determine the root cause of these changes.
  • Support Treatment Decisions: Whether you're considering HRT, supplements, or lifestyle adjustments, understanding your hormone levels will guide your approach to managing menopause.
  • Track Hormone Levels Over Time: Hormone levels fluctuate during the menopause transition. Regular testing allows for more personalized care and helps monitor the effectiveness of treatment strategies.

Common Symptoms That Could Be Hormone-Related:

  • Irregular or Missed Periods
  • Hot Flashes & Night Sweats
  • Mood Swings, Irritability, Anxiety
  • Sleep Disturbances
  • Weight Gain or Slowed Metabolism
  • Low Libido or Vaginal Dryness
  • Fatigue & Decreased Energy

Biomarkers Tested:

  1. Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA)
  • Purpose: A hormone produced by the adrenal glands, DHEA is involved in the production of other hormones, including estrogen and testosterone. Levels of DHEA naturally decline with age and can contribute to symptoms like fatigue and low libido.
  1. Estrogen
  • Purpose: Estrogen plays a key role in regulating the menstrual cycle and supporting bone and heart health. Estrogen levels typically decrease as women approach menopause, contributing to symptoms like hot flashes and vaginal dryness.
  1. Luteinizing Hormone (LH)
  • Purpose: LH is involved in regulating the menstrual cycle and ovulation. Elevated LH levels can indicate perimenopause or menopause as the ovaries begin to produce less estrogen and progesterone.
  1. Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
  • Purpose: FSH stimulates the ovaries to produce eggs. Elevated FSH levels often indicate a transition into menopause, as the ovaries become less responsive to FSH and estrogen production declines.
  1. Progesterone
  • Purpose: Progesterone is vital for regulating the menstrual cycle and supporting pregnancy. Its levels drop during menopause, leading to symptoms like mood changes and sleep disturbances.
  1. Testosterone (Free & Total)
  • Purpose: While typically considered a male hormone, testosterone is also important for women’s health, influencing muscle mass, libido, and mood. Levels of testosterone can decrease during menopause, contributing to reduced energy and libido.

Test Details:

  • Fasting: Not required

The Menopause Blood Panel provides the clarity needed to understand the changes your body is going through during menopause. By measuring key hormones, it empowers you to make informed decisions about your health and well-being during this life stage.