How is the menopause diagnosed?
You suffer from hot flushes now and then, but your menstrual cycle is still very regular. Is this your menopause starting? When you consult your doctor, a blood sample will be analysed to detect its level of FSH (follicle stimulating hormone). FSH is a hormone that, during the fertile period, stimulates the follicles to mature and secrete oestrogen. If the level of oestrogen is sufficiently high, the synthesis of FSH will be stopped. Due to lack of oestrogen, FSH levels rise. High levels of FSH may indicate that you are approaching your menopause.
You suffer from hot flushes now and then. However, your menstrual cycle is still regular. Is this your menopause starting? When you consult your doctor, a blood sample will be analysed to detect the level of FSH (follicle stimulating hormone). FSH is a hormone that, during the fertile period, stimulates the follicles follicle explained to mature and secrete oestrogen. If the level of oestrogen is sufficiently high, the synthesis of FSH will be stopped. Due to lack of oestrogen, FSH levels rise. High levels of FSH may indicate that you are approaching your menopause.
