The Blood Tests Most Women Over 40 Never Hear About
If you’ve ever left your doctor’s office with “normal” labs but still felt exhausted, moody, or stuck in a body that doesn’t feel like yours… you’re not alone.
After more than 20 years of working with women, I’ve seen it happen over and over — the standard annual blood work simply doesn’t tell the whole story.
Most doctors run a very basic panel. It checks a few boxes for general health but misses the early warning signs of hormone imbalances, nutrient gaps, inflammation, and blood sugar changes that can show up years before a major health problem.
When these markers are overlooked, women are left feeling frustrated and dismissed — often told it’s “just aging” or “just stress.”
What Standard Panels Miss
A typical physical might include cholesterol, glucose, and a basic thyroid test called TSH. While these are useful, they’re far from complete. You can have thyroid issues, early insulin resistance, or nutrient deficiencies even if those numbers are “normal.”
Here are just a few of the additional labs I find valuable:
A full thyroid panel — not just TSH — to see the active hormones your body uses and whether your immune system is attacking your thyroid.
A comprehensive sex hormone panel to understand shifts in estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone that can cause symptoms long before menopause.
Metabolic markers that catch insulin resistance years before it shows up on a standard glucose test.
Key nutrient levels that affect everything from your mood to your metabolism.
Why This Matters After 40
Your 40s are a time of hormonal transition. Even subtle changes can affect your energy, sleep, weight, and mood. The right labs help you:
Catch imbalances early, before they become major health issues
Understand why you feel the way you do
Create a targeted plan instead of guessing at supplements or diets
The Bottom Line
If you’ve been told “everything looks fine” but you know something’s off, it’s time to go beyond the standard blood work.
In my latest YouTube video, I walk you through the exact lab panel I run for my clients — and how to ask for these tests so you can finally get real answers.
Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/OQ5N6DlKh6E?si=xRm6tqdRutOBQF5p
Don’t accept “normal” when you don’t feel normal.