October is Menopause Awareness Month, and as we continue to explore new ways to personalize care at every stage of a woman’s life, one emerging tool is starting to take center stage: DNA sequencing.
In a recent FOX 17 Morning News segment, Dr. Egan shared how genetic sequencing can help guide more individualized menopause care. Her work in metabolic health and precision medicine has always emphasized that there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to women’s health. Now, DNA sequencing adds another layer to that personalized strategy.
What DNA Sequencing Brings to Women’s Health
DNA sequencing helps identify small variations in your genes — the kind that can influence how your body metabolizes hormones, responds to medications, and even how it stores fat or regulates blood sugar.
When applied to women’s health, these insights can help:
- Fine-tune hormone therapy choices and dosing
- Highlight cardiovascular and metabolic risks–before symptoms appear
- Shape preventive care plans tailored to your unique biology
This is exactly the kind of proactive, data-driven care model Dr. Egan has championed for years — combining lifestyle, hormones, and now genetics to help women feel their best through every stage of midlife and beyond.
How It’s Changing Menopause Care
Menopause is one of the most significant periods in a woman’s health journey. Hormone shifts can affect energy, mood, weight, sleep, and cardiovascular function — and these changes don’t look the same for everyone.
By layering in genetic information, doctors can gain a deeper understanding of how your body processes hormones or responds to certain medications. That means fewer trial-and-error moments and more confidence in your care plan.
For example:
- If your genes suggest slower estrogen metabolism, that insight could guide both your hormone therapy type and dose.
- If you’re genetically predisposed to higher heart disease risk, your provider can be more proactive with screenings and prevention.
- If you process certain medications differently, your care team can tailor your prescriptions accordingly.
It’s all about giving women more clarity, more precision, and ultimately, more control over their health.
Looking Ahead
DNA sequencing is a tool that allows us to see beyond the surface — to connect the dots between genetics, environment, hormones, and lifestyle. And that’s exactly how we continue to evolve care for women at every stage of life.
Because your DNA is unique — and your care should be, too.
Watch the complete segment here, and reserve your spot at the upcoming learning session at true. Women’s Health here.