Is Ferritin Eisenmangel useful for menopause?

Ferritin is a storage protein for iron, and ferritin deficiency (iron deficiency) can be relevant during menopause, especially if menstrual bleeding still occurs or other causes like gastrointestinal blood loss exist. Low ferritin can worsen fatigue, brain fog, and exhaustion—symptoms often mistakenly attributed solely to menopause. However, ferritin is not a menopause test and does not replace hormone measurements like FSH or estradiol. Testing is useful when iron deficiency is suspected, but interpretation must be in clinical context. MyBody-X offers ferritin in its blood test panel, but without diagnosis. The evidence for its utility in menopause is indirect: iron deficiency can exacerbate menopausal complaints, but routine ferritin screening without indication is not recommended.