Ep 286: Why Typical Blood Tests Don’t Tell You Squat (& What Tests To Run Instead) In Perimenopause with FDN Jenn Malecha

THE PERIOD WHISPERER PODCAST - Perimenopause, Menopause, Cortisol, Weight Loss, Hormone Balancing, Insomnia, Hot Flashes, Night Sweats, Libido, Your Guide To Thriving In MidLife · Feb 20, 2025 · 46m

“You are the picture of health.” These were the words my doctor spoke to me after reviewing my blood work 5 years ago. I should have been relieved. But I was exhausted., I was anxious, my periods were out of control and I couldn’t think straight. Inspire of 6 workouts a week and calorie restriction, I was gaining weight and fighting sugar cravings every afternoon.

Sadly this has become a very common story that I hear from my clients. Some of them have spent years being told that they are fine, when they most definitely do NOT feel fine. Why are blood tests telling us we are healthy when we…