If i go to the gynecologist can she tell me how far i am from menopause?

Geneva

Currently, I am on my period. They are irregular sometimes I dont even have one. For the last 3 months I have had regular cycles. I am 43 yrs old and started having nite sweats and hot flashes. How do they know if I am menopausal or pre menopausal?



Alfreda

If you're not using any sort of hormone therapy including BCP's, then yes. It is a simple blood test series (usually 2-4 draws) that measure a hormone called FSH (Follicle Stimulating Hormone). If it drops below a certain level, it indicates that menopause is occurring (called "peri-menopause").You can do the same thing at home with a urine test called MenoCheck. It also checks for the same hormone as the blood test, but you won't have to go in to the office for several visits. The sites below have some great resources and information regarding menopause.



Kory

been thereright now you are pre-menopausalbut talk to your doctor she can give you estrogen pills to help with the night sweats and hot flashesbecause your in for this for quite a few more years depending on when you started your period9-11 you could be about 48-50 (menopause)i will pray for you --that it comes soon--good luck



Galina

Well from stuff I have been reading, it can be hard to tell from a blood test, because your hormone levels vary ALOT. I can tell you that I am the same age, and have been experiencing the same stuff for about a year now - so you are DEF not alone. Try Ivillage. com they have a forum and ALOTof good info on perimenopause - which is what we are in.....I myself have had good luck with black cohosh tablets - make sure they are a good brand. It helped the hot flashes especially. Good luck - you aren't alone & I know it SUX!!!!!



Jerome

The do a blood test called an FSH level, or follicle stimulating hormone level and it is useful to confirm menopause.



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