Menopause
Our Menopause Health screening is a comprehensive assessment designed to support women through perimenopause and menopause.
€299.00
What's Included
Description
Using a detailed blood test and urinalysis, it provides insight into hormonal balance and how menopause may be affecting your overall health.
The screening measures key reproductive hormones alongside important markers of heart, bone, liver, kidney and metabolic health, as well as iron levels, inflammation, muscle and joint health. This broader approach helps identify underlying imbalances and potential risks that may contribute to symptoms such as fatigue, weight changes, brain fog, mood changes and joint pain.
This screening supports early understanding and informed decisions, helping you take control of your health during this important life stage.
What To Know Before Your Appointment
Fasting Required (8 hours)
Fasting for 8 hours prior to your test is essential as non-fasting can impact heart health, cardiovascular risk score, diabetes health, iron status, and testosterone levels.
Do Not Smoke
Do not smoke for a minimum of 30 minutes before your appointment.
Do Not Exercise
Please avoid strenuous exercise for 48 hours before your appointment.
Continue to take your medication as instructed.
However these may have an impact on the results shown dependant on the screen chosen and relevance to the medication.
For example, blood thinning medications, such as aspirin or warfarin, can affect the results of this test. If you have been prescribed these medicines by your doctor, please speak with your Personal Co-Ordinator prior to testing in order to seek appropriate advice. Please do not stop any medication without medical advice.
Supplementation
Unless prescribed by your Doctor, we recommend stopping supplementation at least 48 hours prior to testing.
If the supplement has been prescribed, please speak with your Doctor before stopping.
Hormonal Contraception
It is important to note that hormonal contraception may affect your results. If you stop taking the pill, we suggest waiting until your periods have resumed their normal cycle before taking this test. Make sure that you take an alternative form of contraception if you are not planning to become pregnant.
When to Test
If you are interested in your hormone results, we recommend taking this test on two to five days after the start of your period, ideally on day three, however please note this may impact your urinalysis results. If you want a general check or are post-menopausal it can be taken on any day.