What role does Menopause Check play in longevity?

Menopause Check (e.g., hormone panels) is often marketed as a longevity tool, but the evidence is limited. Menopause is a natural transition, not a disease. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can relieve symptoms, but its role in extending lifespan is debated – current evidence suggests long-term risks (e.g., breast cancer, thrombosis) outweigh benefits for longevity. Biomarkers like estradiol, FSH, or AMH indicate menopausal status but do not reliably predict individual lifespan. Longevity is primarily driven by lifestyle (diet, exercise, sleep, stress) and genetics. A menopause check may be part of a broader health assessment, but it should not be seen as an anti-aging shortcut. The evidence is mostly mechanistic and observational, not from rigorous longevity trials. Caveat: Without medical guidance, hormone testing can lead to unnecessary interventions.