Women Over 40: 3 Blood Tests You Shouldn’t Skip

Think perimenopause is just about estrogen? Think again. 👀

After 40, symptoms like fatigue, weight gain, brain fog, poor sleep, low libido, and mood changes can have multiple underlying contributors.

Don’t settle for simply being told your labs are “normal.” Ask for your actual numbers and discuss what they mean for you.

👉 Take one of my free quizzes to start understanding your hormones:
Perimenopause & Menopause Quiz → https://drjenniferroelands.com

In this video, we cover:

– Why testing estrogen alone may not give you the full picture in perimenopause
– The full thyroid panel women over 40 should discuss with their doctor
– Why progesterone testing needs to be timed with your cycle
– The importance of testing total testosterone, free testosterone & SHBG
– How fasting insulin and A1C can reveal metabolic changes
– Why “normal” lab results don’t always mean optimal
– The hormone that often surprises women over 40 — testosterone

⏱ CHAPTERS

00:00 — Why One Estrogen Test Isn’t Enough
00:30 — Hormone #1: Why Thyroid Testing Matters
01:15 — TSH vs. a Full Thyroid Panel
01:45 — Hormone #2: Progesterone & Why Timing Matters
02:25 — Hormone #3: Testosterone in Women
03:05 — The Testosterone Tests to Ask For
03:35 — Bonus: Fasting Insulin & A1C
04:20 — Why “Normal” Labs May Not Tell the Whole Story
05:00 — The Hormone That Surprises Women Most
05:35 — The Complete List of Tests to Remember
06:10 — Final Takeaway & Next Video

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ABOUT DR. JEN

Dr. Jennifer Roelands is a double-board-certified OB/GYN and integrative medicine physician who runs a practice serving women in California. She helps women in perimenopause and menopause stop feeling dismissed and start feeling like themselves again.
In California: www.precisionhealthmdoc.com
AR, MO, MT, VA, TX: https://app.futureclinic.com/clinics/drroelands/profile

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⚠️ DISCLAIMER

This video is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your physician before starting any new supplement, medication, or treatment.