Check these blood markers for long term health.

Kreetta Ryodi
5 days ago
2 min read

One of the BEST things of midlife transition is women have more space for giving attention to their own needs, versus catering to everyone else. There is much less room for other people’s nonsense - I saw an insta post that called it: “bullshit intolerance”. She knows what she wants and doesn't feel guilty to ask for it.

At the same time, we can't ignore we are losing oestrogen's and progesterone's deeply protective roles in the body. Keeping a check on blood markers that tend to decline as estrogen declines, will help you reduce the risk of health issues.

GOOD DATA EMPOWERS GOOD DECISIONS.

So here a list of blood markers to regularly test at your GP.

Remember, we need to protect the heart, the brain, the bones and the immune system / gut.

𝗛𝗯𝗔𝟭𝗰: Shows your average blood sugar over 3 months.Estrogen decline reduces insulin sensitivity — this marker helps you see early trends prior to developing Diabetes Type 2.
𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗹𝘆𝗰𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗲𝘀 (𝗳𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗱) : 𝗛𝗗𝗟 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼A strong indicator of metabolic flexibility and insulin resistance. Shifts in this ratio are common as hormones transition.
𝗟𝗗𝗟 : 𝗛𝗗𝗟 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼Reflects how well the body clears and recycles cholesterol — important during menopause because estrogen normally supports healthy lipid metabolism.
𝗧𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗹 : 𝗛𝗗𝗟 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼Gives a broad view of cardiovascular resilience and how well your body is protecting your arteries over time.
𝗵𝘀-𝗖𝗥𝗣Shows low-grade inflammation, an early signal that your body is under metabolic or lifestyle stress.
𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗰𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗲High levels can affect blood vessel integrity and are easily improved with nutrition and B-vitamins when caught early.
𝗧𝗵𝘆𝗿𝗼𝗶𝗱 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵TSH, Free T4, Free T3, Reverse T3, and thyroid antibodies (TPO & TgAb).Reverse T3 can deactivate active T3! so checking conversion helps distinguish thyroid patterns from “menopause symptoms.” Antibodies can identify autoimmune thyroid conditions, which often become visible during hormonal transitions.
𝗩𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝟭𝟮:Essential for energy production, nervous system health, and methylation — which helps regulate homocysteine. Absorption declines with age, gut changes, and some medications. Low B12 can affect mood, cognition, and energy — often mistaken for “menopause symptoms.”
𝗩𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻 𝗗:Acts more like a hormone than a vitamin and plays a critical role in bone density, immunity, insulin sensitivity, and mood. Optimising Vitamin D helps protect bones and cardiovascular health during the hormonal transition.

And don't forget to check regularly your 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲. They don't call it the "silent killer" for nothing.