Evidence check: Body-Balance Check | Testosteron-Test in the context of menopause

The Body-Balance Check or testosterone test in the context of menopause has limited scientific backing. Testosterone levels decline with age in women, but there is no established reference range for menopause. Most home tests measure only total testosterone, not free testosterone, which is the biologically active fraction. A single finger-stick result is unreliable due to diurnal variation and individual cycle differences. Evidence for testosterone testing in menopausal symptoms (e.g., low libido) is weak and based mainly on clinical practice rather than robust trials. Other factors like thyroid function and stress can confound results. Be cautious of marketing claims: such a test cannot diagnose deficiency or guide treatment without a doctor's evaluation. Evidence: practice/mixed.