Menopause Plus – #4100

Description

The Menopause Plus Profile is an advanced salivary hormone test designed to evaluate hormonal balance during menopause, including sex hormones, sleep-related hormones, and adrenal function.

This panel provides a multi-dimensional view of hormonal health, going beyond basic hormone levels by incorporating melatonin patterns and optional cortisol awakening response (CAR).

👉 As shown in the sample report, this test includes estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, melatonin rhythm, and adrenal markers, offering a broader functional overview

🔬 What This Test Measures

1. Estrogens

• Estradiol (E2)
• Estrone (E1)
• Estriol (E3)

👉 Evaluates estrogen status during menopause

2. Progesterone

• Salivary progesterone
• Progesterone/Estradiol (P/E2) ratio

👉 Helps assess hormonal balance and relative dominance

3. Androgens

• Free testosterone

👉 Evaluates androgen levels affecting energy, mood, and metabolism

4. Adrenal Function (HPA Axis)

• Cortisol diurnal rhythm
• DHEA
• DHEA:Cortisol ratio

👉 Assesses stress response and adrenal balance

5. Sleep & Circadian Rhythm

• Melatonin (multiple time points)

👉 Provides insight into sleep quality and circadian rhythm regulation

6. Optional Add-On

• Cortisol Awakening Response (CAR)

👉 Measures early morning cortisol rise for advanced HPA axis evaluation

🧠 Clinical Insights

• Evaluates hormonal changes during menopause
• Assesses sleep disturbances linked to hormonal imbalance
• Identifies adrenal stress patterns
• Supports hormone therapy monitoring

👤 Who Should Consider This Test

• Menopausal or perimenopausal women
• Sleep disturbances (insomnia, poor sleep quality)
• Fatigue or stress-related symptoms
• Hormone replacement therapy monitoring

⚠️ Limitations

• ❌ Does not assess detailed hormone metabolism pathways
• ❌ No comprehensive estrogen detox analysis
• ❌ No thyroid evaluation

🔷 Key Clinical Insight

👉 This test answers:
“How are my hormones, sleep, and stress interacting during menopause?”

🔷 Final Summary

Menopause Plus is best suited for women experiencing hormonal imbalance along with sleep or stress-related symptoms, offering a more advanced assessment than basic menopause panels.