Disclaimer: The information in this article is designed for educational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for informed medical advice or care. This information should not be used to diagnose or treat any health problems or illnesses without consulting a doctor. Consult with a health care practitioner before relying on any information in this article or on this website.
Approximately 75% of women experience hot flashes or night sweats during menopause, yet fewer than half seek professional care — a clear gap that highlights the importance of proactive, informed clinical support through lab testing (PMC).
Navigating women's health across hormonal life stages can feel complex. From cycle irregularities and mood shifts to metabolic changes and bone health, symptoms often overlap or evolve in subtle ways. As practitioners, our role is to bring clarity. Lab testing gives us the insight we need to support patients with precision and confidence.
In this blog, you’ll learn which lab tests are most valuable at each stage — premenopause, perimenopause, and menopause — how to interpret them in clinical context, and how to seamlessly integrate lab testing into your workflow using Practice Better and Fullscript.
Clients in premenopause may not yet show overt hormonal symptoms but often present with issues like fatigue, mood fluctuations, or weight changes. These cases benefit from foundational testing, including:
These labs create a baseline for individual health patterns, enabling earlier identification of dysregulation before more pronounced shifts begin.
Perimenopause, which commonly begins in the early 40s, can span several years and is often marked by fluctuating symptoms such as sleep disruption, mood instability, and irregular menstrual cycles (NIH, TIME).
During this time, consider:
Because hormone levels vary significantly day to day, focusing on patterns over time — not isolated values — improves diagnostic accuracy.
Menopause is clinically diagnosed after 12 consecutive months without menstruation, typically around age 51 (MiraCare). Testing at this stage shifts from diagnosis to risk management and ongoing monitoring.
Recommended labs include:
These labs help practitioners proactively address emerging health risks rather than reacting to symptoms alone.
Lab testing empowers practitioners to:
It also enhances trust — when clients see measurable results, they’re more likely to stay engaged and compliant.
For U.S.-based practitioners, the integration between Practice Better and Fullscript streamlines the lab ordering and results management process.
Once your accounts are linked, you can:
This integration consolidates your workflow, allowing more time for meaningful patient care.
The result is a smoother experience for both practitioner and client.
Beyond convenience, this integration supports:
If you’re looking to simplify lab workflows and deepen clinical insight, activating the labs on Fullscript integration is a smart move. Here’s how to get started.
Try it this week: select one client, order a relevant lab, and walk through the process. You’ll be surprised how much easier it makes your clinical day.
From subtle hormonal shifts in premenopause to chronic disease risk during menopause, lab testing is one of the most powerful tools in a practitioner’s toolkit. When paired with a streamlined system like Practice Better + Fullscript, it becomes even more valuable.
Take the first step today. Help your clients understand their health on a deeper level — and take action with confidence.
What lab tests are helpful for perimenopause?
Consider FSH, estradiol, and progesterone, especially when tested across multiple cycles and tied to symptoms.
Can I annotate lab results directly in Practice Better?
Yes. Once synced from Fullscript, results can be annotated, discussed, and shared — all within the client’s portal.
Is labs on Fullscript available in Canada?
No, labs on Fullscript is currently only available to practitioners based in the U.S.
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Disclaimer: The information in this article is designed for educational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for informed medical advice or care. This information should not be used to diagnose or treat any health problems or illnesses without consulting a doctor. Consult with a health care practitioner before relying on any information in this article or on this website.
Approximately 75% of women experience hot flashes or night sweats during menopause, yet fewer than half seek professional care — a clear gap that highlights the importance of proactive, informed clinical support through lab testing (PMC).
Navigating women's health across hormonal life stages can feel complex. From cycle irregularities and mood shifts to metabolic changes and bone health, symptoms often overlap or evolve in subtle ways. As practitioners, our role is to bring clarity. Lab testing gives us the insight we need to support patients with precision and confidence.
In this blog, you’ll learn which lab tests are most valuable at each stage — premenopause, perimenopause, and menopause — how to interpret them in clinical context, and how to seamlessly integrate lab testing into your workflow using Practice Better and Fullscript.
Clients in premenopause may not yet show overt hormonal symptoms but often present with issues like fatigue, mood fluctuations, or weight changes. These cases benefit from foundational testing, including:
These labs create a baseline for individual health patterns, enabling earlier identification of dysregulation before more pronounced shifts begin.
Perimenopause, which commonly begins in the early 40s, can span several years and is often marked by fluctuating symptoms such as sleep disruption, mood instability, and irregular menstrual cycles (NIH, TIME).
During this time, consider:
Because hormone levels vary significantly day to day, focusing on patterns over time — not isolated values — improves diagnostic accuracy.
Menopause is clinically diagnosed after 12 consecutive months without menstruation, typically around age 51 (MiraCare). Testing at this stage shifts from diagnosis to risk management and ongoing monitoring.
Recommended labs include:
These labs help practitioners proactively address emerging health risks rather than reacting to symptoms alone.
Lab testing empowers practitioners to:
It also enhances trust — when clients see measurable results, they’re more likely to stay engaged and compliant.
For U.S.-based practitioners, the integration between Practice Better and Fullscript streamlines the lab ordering and results management process.
Once your accounts are linked, you can:
This integration consolidates your workflow, allowing more time for meaningful patient care.
The result is a smoother experience for both practitioner and client.
Beyond convenience, this integration supports:
If you’re looking to simplify lab workflows and deepen clinical insight, activating the labs on Fullscript integration is a smart move. Here’s how to get started.
Try it this week: select one client, order a relevant lab, and walk through the process. You’ll be surprised how much easier it makes your clinical day.
From subtle hormonal shifts in premenopause to chronic disease risk during menopause, lab testing is one of the most powerful tools in a practitioner’s toolkit. When paired with a streamlined system like Practice Better + Fullscript, it becomes even more valuable.
Take the first step today. Help your clients understand their health on a deeper level — and take action with confidence.
What lab tests are helpful for perimenopause?
Consider FSH, estradiol, and progesterone, especially when tested across multiple cycles and tied to symptoms.
Can I annotate lab results directly in Practice Better?
Yes. Once synced from Fullscript, results can be annotated, discussed, and shared — all within the client’s portal.
Is labs on Fullscript available in Canada?
No, labs on Fullscript is currently only available to practitioners based in the U.S.
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