Hormoncheck Frauen: which blood markers matter?

A hormone check for women should include markers such as estradiol, progesterone, LH, FSH, SHBG, free testosterone, DHEA-S, and cortisol, chosen according to cycle phase and clinical question. In perimenopause, FSH and estradiol are key; for cycle irregularities, also prolactin and thyroid markers (TSH, fT3, fT4). AMH (anti-Müllerian hormone) reflects ovarian reserve. Interpretation is highly cycle-dependent – a single measurement can be misleading. Evidence is based on clinical practice and guidelines, not on specific MyBody-X studies. A hormone panel can flag abnormalities but does not replace medical diagnosis. Beware of overtesting: minor deviations are often normal. Evidence: practice.