Learn which lab tests matter during perimenopause, including FSH, thyroid, vitamin D, and hormone panels.

Perimenopause is a transition in a woman’s life that can bring hormonal fluctuations impacting both cognitive function and mood. While these changes can be distressing, they are often temporary and not necessarily indicative of future cognitive decline. Understanding these shifts can empower women to manage this phase proactively.

Your hormones can help you feel your best - but sometimes they can cause all kinds of havoc. Most of the time when we think of hormones, we’re just thinking about sex hormones including estrogen, progesterone and testosterone. Your body’s hormonal system, the endocrine system, covers blood sugar regulation, metabolism, sex hormones and so much more.