Menopause
Tests
The diagnosis of menopause is usually made on clinical grounds, i.e. symptoms and history. The following biochemical investigations may be performed on blood when menopause is suspected but the diagnosis is not clear:
- Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), to learn whether she is approaching or has gone through menopause
- Oestradiol, to measure ovarian production of oestrogen and to further assist in determining menopausal state
- Thyroid function testing (T4 and TSH tests) to assess the function of the thyroid gland
- Assessment for liver and kidney function, to see if she can tolerate hormone replacement therapy
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