Can Eisen-Ferritin Selbsttest help with menopause?

An iron-ferritin self-test measures ferritin levels, reflecting body iron stores. During menopause, iron metabolism can shift: perimenopause may cause iron deficiency due to irregular bleeding, while postmenopause increases risk of iron overload as menstrual losses cease. A self-test can provide initial data on potential deficiency or excess. However, interpretation is not straightforward: ferritin is an acute-phase reactant, elevated by inflammation. The test alone does not replace clinical evaluation (including CRP, transferrin saturation, complete blood count). Moreover, there is no strong evidence from the provided context that such self-tests improve menopause-related outcomes without medical guidance. Evidence: practice – the test offers information, but clinical decision-making requires a physician. Caveat: no direct evidence in the given knowledge base; answer based on general medical principles.