You finally made the appointment. You told your doctor about the 3 a.m. wake-ups, the 2 p.m. crashes, and the moods that change by the day. Then the patient portal message came through: “Your labs look normal.” So why don’t you feel normal?

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In this episode, Karin explains why “normal” on a lab report isn’t the same as well. She covers why a single hormone test can’t capture perimenopause, and which labs a standard panel often skips. She also shares how a missing nutrient can keep you tired and cramping even on HRT, and how one client finally got answers after being told everything was fine.

In this episode:

• What a lab “reference range” actually means
• Why your hormones are a moving target in perimenopause
• Labs to ask about: full thyroid panel, ferritin, fasting insulin, vitamin D, B12, and inflammation markers
• How heartburn medicine can lower B12 and magnesium
• Sherry’s story: taking vitamin D and still deficient
• Four steps to advocate for yourself at your next appointment
• Feeling dismissed, and being seen by the God who made you

Missed the last episode? Start with “I’m in Perimenopause and I’m Losing My Freaking Mind.”

Ready for someone to look at the whole picture, your full story and your full labs? Book an initial call at thrivefunctionalmedicine.health

This podcast is for educational purposes and isn’t a substitute for medical advice. Please don’t stop or change a prescribed medication without talking to your provider.