Written by Michael Brown - January 16, 2023
Menopause is a natural part of life for women, and as such, it’s important to understand what symptoms may indicate it. In some cases, menopause can be confirmed with tests from your doctor.
It’s typical for women to experience menopausal symptoms in their 40s or 50s, but sometimes they can start earlier or later than that. These symptoms can include irregular periods, hot flashes and night sweats, mood swings, and vaginal dryness. If you’re experiencing any of these changes, you should see your doctor for further evaluation.
Your doctor will be able to perform a physical exam and take your medical history into account when trying to determine if you are in menopause or not. Your doctor may also order additional clinical tests such as blood work or hormone testing. Blood work is used to check estrogen levels in the body which can confirm if there has been a change in hormones due to peri-menopausal or menopausal status. Hormone testing may also be used as a way to measure follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) levels which indicate if a woman has entered menopause.
Another test that is commonly used is imaging tests such as an ultrasound or MRI scan. This method evaluates the size and shape of the uterus, ovaries, and fallopian tubes by taking images of the pelvic area using various imaging techniques like sound waves on an ultrasound machine or radio frequency signals on an MRI machine.
Finally, doctors may decide to do biopsies that remove tissue samples from suspected areas like the uterus lining (endometrium) which can detect hormonal changes and identify any irregularities. Depending on what results show up during this test , your doctor may use it to diagnose conditions like endometriosis or cancer (which are both related to abnormal hormone levels).
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