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Heart & circulation
Triglycerides test
Blood fat from diet and liver production; high levels can increase cardiac and pancreatitis risk.
At a glance
In about 5 days
Most results are ready in about 5 days. Some specialty markers can take up to 21 days.
Fast for 8–12 hours first
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What it measures
Triglycerides are the most common type of fat in your body. Extra calories, especially from sugar, starchy foods and alcohol, are turned into triglycerides and stored for later.
Why it matters for women
Triglycerides can naturally rise during pregnancy, and estrogen taken by mouth, including many birth control pills and some menopause hormone therapy, can raise them too. High levels can be common with PCOS and can climb after menopause, adding to heart risk.
You might check it if…
- you live with PCOS, insulin resistance or prediabetes
- you take birth control pills or menopause hormone therapy
- high cholesterol or heart disease runs in your family
- you’re in perimenopause or past menopause
What your result may mean
High Triglycerides: what it may mean
High triglycerides may mean your body is getting more carbohydrates, alcohol or calories than it can use right away. They can also go along with insulin resistance, obesity, an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) or inherited blood fat conditions (genetic dyslipidemias). In women, levels can rise during pregnancy, with PCOS, after menopause and with estrogen taken by mouth. High levels may cause no symptoms, but they can add to heart disease risk, and very high levels can raise the risk of pancreatitis. A recent meal can push the result up, so a clinician may ask for a fasting sample.
Low Triglycerides: what it may mean
Low triglycerides may be a favorable result and may not be a concern on their own. Very low values can happen with malnutrition, such as during an eating disorder, or with an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism). Trouble absorbing fat from food and some cholesterol medicines can also lower them. If a very low level comes with weight loss, ongoing diarrhea or a racing heart, a clinician may look at your nutrition and thyroid results next.
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These notes provide context and do not diagnose a condition. Not yet available in NY, NJ, RI, HI, ND, SD or WV.