Myths vs facts: Menopause Check and Abnehmen

Myths vs facts: Menopause Check and Weight Loss. Many commercial tests claim to predict or optimize weight loss during menopause by measuring hormones (e.g., estradiol, FSH) or genetic variants (e.g., FTO, MC4R). Fact: Menopause is a natural transition, not a disease. Hormonal changes can affect metabolism, but the effects are modest and highly individual. Age, muscle mass, diet, and physical activity are far more important. A single blood or saliva test cannot provide a reliable diet plan. Evidence for genetic predisposition is weak (GWAS effect sizes typically <0.1). Clinical guidelines (e.g., from DGGEF, Endocrine Society) do not recommend routine hormone testing for weight management. Effective strategies include calorie-controlled nutrition, resistance training, and, if needed, hormone replacement therapy for severe menopausal symptoms—not for weight loss per se. Beware of marketing: no consumer test replaces medical advice. Conclusion: Menopause checks are lifestyle tools, not diagnostic tests. Weight control remains a matter of total energy balance and lifestyle.