Did you know your regular lab tests can reveal exactly why your menopause symptoms won’t calm down—without needing fancy or expensive new testing?
In this post, I’ll show you how to read your own bloodwork (the same tests your doctor already ordered) to check on two hidden causes of stubborn menopause symptoms:
- Adrenal stress or exhaustion
- Low-grade chronic infections
Both are common in midlife. And both can make menopause absolutely miserable.
Why These Two Hidden Issues Matter
If your adrenal glands are struggling—or if you’re dealing with a low-grade infection—your hormones are going to have a hard time finding balance.
Here’s what that looks like in real life:
Hot flashes and night sweats that won’t quit
Hair thinning or loss
Weight gain, especially around the belly
Fatigue, brain fog, or insomnia
Feeling “wired but tired”
And long term, those same issues can speed up aging and increase your risk for:
Heart disease
Dementia
Osteoporosis
Diabetes
That’s why I call them two of the biggest “hormone leaks” in menopause—they quietly drain your system and prevent any remedy (even great ones) from truly working.
How to Spot Adrenal Fatigue in Your Bloodwork
The adrenal glands make cortisol and other stress hormones. When they’re out of balance, your body can’t regulate energy, stress, or temperature properly—hello, hot flashes and exhaustion.
You can spot adrenal stress patterns in standard labs by looking at things like:
Sodium and potassium ratios on your electrolyte panel
Glucose and insulin on a fasting test
DHEA if included
White blood cell count (which can shift with stress and inflammation)
If these values are consistently on the high or low ends of the “normal” range, it could be a sign that your adrenals are under pressure.
How to Spot Chronic Infections
Chronic infections are sneaky—they may not cause a fever, but they can quietly keep your immune system in overdrive.
In your bloodwork, you might see:
Slightly elevated white blood cells or monocytes
High CRP (C-reactive protein) indicating inflammation
Low ferritin or low-grade anemia (your body may be diverting iron away from pathogens)
These infections don’t always need antibiotics. Often, supporting your immune system, balancing your gut, and improving circulation with herbs and nutrition can make all the difference.
Why Fixing These Issues Changes Everything
Balancing your hormones in menopause isn’t just about estrogen or progesterone.
If your adrenals and immune system are struggling, even the best herbs or diet won’t “stick.”
Think of it like trying to fill a bucket that has holes in it. You’ve got to fix the leaks first.
When you support your adrenal health and calm hidden inflammation:
Your hot flashes ease up
Sleep improves
Belly fat starts to shift
Hair, mood, and energy all stabilize
That’s when all your hormone-friendly habits—better food, movement, supplements, herbs—start working like they’re supposed to.
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