Lp(a) in perimenopause
A genetic heart-risk factor many carry without knowing; usually needs measuring once.
- Panel
- Advanced lipids
- LOINC
- 10835-7 (verified against loinc.org)
- US unit
- mg/dL
- UK/EU unit
- nmol/L
Why it's on the midlife checklist
Lipoprotein(a) is largely genetic and mostly stable — which is why one measurement, once, answers the question for most people. Many who carry elevated Lp(a) never know, and midlife (when cardiovascular risk conversations start in earnest) is a sensible time to find out.
Keeping the record
Usually a single entry rather than a trend: log the value, unit, and date, and it lives permanently in your record where every future risk conversation can find it.
Source
- Checklist adapted from the Menopause Empowerment Guide (Dr. Mary Claire Haver) — labs to discuss with your clinician, in addition to standard CBC/CMP.
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Educational content, written and maintained by Perity (founder: EiEi), grounded in the sources cited on this page. It is not medical advice, and Perity never interprets your data or recommends treatment. Last reviewed 2026-07-09.
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