Menopause
What the test generally measures, and what to ask about it.
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What is Menopause?
The time in life when periods stop permanently and pregnancy is no longer possible.
Menopause is reached when you have not had a period for 12 months. The transition leading up to it is called perimenopause, usually starting in the 40s. The average age of menopause in the U.S. is 51, with most women reaching it between 45 and 55. Premature menopause = before 40; early menopause = before 45.
Tests often checked alongside this
- FSH and estradiol (if timing is unclear)
- Bone density
- Lipid panel
- Thyroid function (symptoms can overlap)
How this can show up in how you look and feel
- Hot flashes and night sweats
- Sleep disruption
- Mood changes
- Irregular periods leading up to menopause
- Pattern and intensity vary widely from person to person
What can affect this marker
- Age and family history
- Smoking and body weight
- Surgery affecting the ovaries
- Certain medical treatments
What to track over time
- Cycle changes leading up to it
- Hot flashes and sleep quality
- Mood and energy over time
- Bone and heart health markers
What to ask your doctor
- Am I in perimenopause or menopause?
- What symptom relief options exist?
- Should I monitor my bone density?
- How does this affect long-term health?
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