Perimenopause
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description: This test measures five hormones: FSH, LH, oestradiol, TSH and free thyroxine. It shows where your hormones sit at the point you test, and checks whether your thyroid is contributing to your symptoms. What the markers show FSH and LH are released by the pituitary gland to stimulate the ovaries. As the ovaries become less responsive, the pituitary produces more of both, so levels tend to rise as menopause approaches. Oestradiol is the main form of oestrogen during the reproductive years. It falls over time, but during perimenopause it fluctuates considerably, sometimes rising above the usual range before it drops. TSH and free thyroxine assess thyroid function. Thyroid disorders are common in women in midlife and produce many of the same symptoms as perimenopause, including fatigue, low mood, weight change and irregular periods. Checking both together means you are less likely to attribute a treatable thyroid problem to hormonal change, or the reverse. Who this test is for Women experiencing hot flushes, night sweats, irregular periods, broken sleep, low mood, anxiety, difficulty concentrating or fatigue that rest does not resolve. It is also worth considering if you are under 45 and your cycle has changed, or if there is a family history of early menopause. What this test can and cannot tell you It shows your hormone levels on the day you tested, and it identifies or rules out a thyroid cause for your symptoms. It gives you objective results to discuss with a healthcare professional. It does not diagnose perimenopause. Hormone levels fluctuate significantly during this stage, so a single set of results can look unremarkable in a woman who is clearly perimenopausal. In women over 45, perimenopause is generally recognised from symptoms and cycle changes rather than from blood results. Under 45, hormone results carry more weight and are more often used to inform the picture. Results should be read alongside your symptoms and discussed with a healthcare professional bef…
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