Even though perimenopause can be triggered by hormonal changes, it’s usually not that helpful or accurate to test hormone levels to diagnose this condition, according to NAMS. That’s because hormones shift during the menstrual cycle, and irregular periods make it hard to know what the expected range of hormone levels should be at the time when lab tests are done, NAMS notes.
Doctors can test FSH levels, and sometimes use these tests to confirm if someone has entered menopause, particularly if they have had their uterus removed. Menopause is reached when you haven’t had your period for 12 consecutive months and you have FSH blood levels of at least 30 milli-international units per milliliter (mIU/mL), NAMS notes.
But a single FSH blood test isn’t a reliable way to diagnose perimenopause because both estrogen and FSH levels can vary quite a lot when going through this transition, according to NAMS. In addition, FSH tests are invalid if you’re on hormonal contraceptives.
Salivary hormone tests that are sometimes marketed as a way to diagnose menopause also aren’t a reliable way to determine when someone is going through perimenopause, NAMS notes.
Instead, the best way to diagnose perimenopause is by seeing a doctor. By taking a detailed medical history and asking questions about your menstrual cycle and menopause symptoms, physicians can often figure out if you’re going through the transition, according to NAMS.
from Ketone Blog https://ketone2013.com/what-is-perimenopause-symptoms-causes-diagnosis-and-treatment/
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