Absolutely not. It's never too late to understand your body composition and take action. Many post-menopausal women discover they can rebuild bone density, gain muscle mass, and reduce visceral fat with the right interventions—but you need baseline data to track progress. Your first scan shows where you are now, and follow-up scans confirm whether your strategies are working, regardless of how long ago you went through menopause.

Most women benefit from scanning every 3-6 months when actively working to improve body composition through resistance training, nutrition changes, or hormone therapy. If you're monitoring for maintenance, annual or semi-annual scans help ensure you're not experiencing unexpected bone loss or muscle decline. Your scan frequency should match your health goals and how aggressively you're working to change your metrics.

A scale only shows total weight, which masks critical changes happening in your body. During and after menopause, you may lose muscle while gaining fat—maintaining the same weight while your health deteriorates. DEXA reveals exactly what's changing: muscle loss that increases frailty risk, dangerous visceral fat accumulation, and bone density decline. This precision lets you focus on what actually matters for longevity, not just a number on the scale.

Your comprehensive DEXA report includes body fat percentage by region, lean mass distribution, visceral fat volume, bone density with Z-scores and T-scores, and trends over time if you've scanned before. You'll see exactly where body fat has accumulated, how your muscle mass compares to healthy ranges, and your bone density status. View our sample report here to see the detail you'll receive. Our 24/7 AI consultant can help you understand what your numbers mean and create an action plan.

DEXA scans start at just $39.95—far less than traditional medical imaging facilities that charge $300 or more. We believe health monitoring during menopause should be accessible and affordable, enabling regular tracking rather than one-time snapshots. Learn more about pricing here and discover why we're the most affordable option for ongoing health optimization.