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The 12 labs to ask for at your next visit

Print and bring to your next provider visit. Compiled by our editorial team from the most-asked questions in our matcher quiz.

What's in the PDF

Hormone panel

FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone) — flags menopausal transition once consistently > 30 IU/L
Estradiol (E2) — baseline before considering HRT
Free testosterone — low levels correlate with libido and energy complaints
DHEA-S — adrenal androgen reserve

Thyroid panel

TSH — first-line thyroid screen
Free T4 — confirms hypothyroidism if TSH abnormal
Free T3 — useful when symptoms persist despite normal TSH
Reverse T3 + thyroid antibodies — autoimmune workup

Metabolic + nutrient

Fasting glucose + HbA1c — insulin resistance check, key for GLP-1 candidacy
Lipid panel (total/HDL/LDL/triglycerides) — cardiovascular risk baseline
Vitamin D — common deficiency in midlife
Vitamin B12 + ferritin — fatigue workup

The PDF also includes script language: how to ask your provider for these tests if they push back, and what to expect from results.

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