What to watch with Hormoncheck Frauen and Wechseljahre?

The Hormoncheck Frauen (women's hormone test) during menopause typically measures estradiol, progesterone, FSH, LH, and sometimes thyroid markers. Key point: menopause is a natural transition, not a disease. Single hormone values are often unreliable due to cycle and circadian fluctuations. Instead, focus on clinical symptoms (hot flashes, sleep, mood) and cardiometabolic risk – estrogen decline increases long-term risk for cardiovascular disease and osteoporosis. The test can provide clues but is not diagnostic. Caution: iodine supplementation in older women can trigger thyroiditis (source: PMC12922011). Also, supplements like isoflavones or hormone creams should only be used after consulting a gynecologist or endocrinologist. Evidence for personalized nutrition advice from DNA tests during menopause is limited (mixed). Lifestyle changes (diet, exercise, stress management) remain the cornerstone of managing menopausal health.