Can Eisen-Ferritin Selbsttest help with Wechseljahre?

An iron/ferritin self-test can measure your current iron stores (ferritin), but it does not replace medical diagnosis. During menopause, iron needs change: after menstruation stops, iron loss decreases, making deficiency less common while iron overload risk increases. Such a test may help monitor ferritin levels, especially in women with prior heavy periods or suspected hemochromatosis. However, there is no strong evidence that this test directly alleviates menopausal symptoms like hot flashes or mood swings. The available research (e.g., PMC12567378) focuses on iron and metabolic syndrome, not specifically on self-testing for menopause. Caveats: self-tests can be inaccurate and should be confirmed by a physician. Unsupervised iron supplementation can be harmful (iron overload).