Why Regular Blood Work Matters (Even When You Feel “Fine”)
If you’re anything like me, you don’t think much about blood work until something feels really wrong.
But here’s what I’ve learned the hard way:
Blood work isn’t just for emergencies — it’s one of the best tools you have for feeling your best before anything gets out of control.
Here’s Why Blood Work Matters (Especially for Women):
1. It catches the “silent stuff.”
You can feel mostly fine and still have things like low iron, thyroid issues, vitamin deficiencies, or early blood sugar problems brewing behind the scenes.
Blood work gives you a sneak peek into what’s really happening — before bigger symptoms show up.
2. It helps you understand your hormones.
Your hormones (like estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, thyroid hormones) change all throughout life — pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause, menopause.
Blood work can show you what’s going on with your body right now — so you can support it better.
3. It explains why you might feel “off.”
Mood swings, crazy cravings, low energy, weird cycle changes, brain fog...
A lot of it can show up in your blood first. And it’s so much easier to fix when you know what you’re dealing with.
4. It helps you take action sooner.
Instead of guessing, you can be proactive — whether that’s adjusting nutrition, supplements, stress management, or your daily habits.
How Often Should You Get Blood Work Done?
At least once a year — even if you feel fine.
Every 6 months — if you’re actively working on health goals, have hormonal concerns, or feel like something’s “off.”
Anytime new symptoms pop up — trust your gut. It’s better to double-check than to wonder.
The Key Tests to Ask For:
Complete Blood Count (CBC)
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
Thyroid Panel (TSH, T3, T4)
Iron and Ferritin
Vitamin D levels
Hormone Panel
Blood Sugar and Insulin Levels
Cholesterol and Triglycerides
Inflammation markers like CRP
Bottom line:
Blood work is one of the simplest, smartest ways to take care of yourself — from the inside out.
You deserve to feel good.
You deserve to know what’s going on inside your body — not just guess.
If you’ve been putting it off, consider this your friendly nudge.
Go get the labs, girl. It’s worth it.
-Kiley
