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This type of approach only masks the symptoms without actually treating the root cause (the drop in hormones). The symptoms of menopause can be vague and differ from person to person, so using a tool such as lab tests can be effective in helping you understand what is happening in your body.
If you are in your 40s with the symptoms of menopause and with sub-optimal progesterone and estradiol and a high FSH, then the diagnosis should be clear (11). As a woman is going through the menopause transition it’s not uncommon for her body to attempt to menstruate. Testosterone (free and total)(8) – Testosterone is important for both men and women. Testosterone, in women, helps to manage lean muscle mass, and helps promote weight loss and even libido. Always test testosterone in conjunction with other sex hormones (estrogen + progesterone).The good news is that it is easily testable and that you can be sure of what is happening in your body with a couple of lab tests. The decision to use treatment largely depends on you and how badly you are suffering from symptoms. At the beginning of this period right diagnosis, has a vital role for further precautions and diagnosis. Some women can go through their life with a few hot flashes and maybe some minor weight gain while others can be completely incapacitated. Women who suffer from early menopause may be pushed aside as having depression as opposed to true ovarian failure/menopause.
Once you know that you are in menopause then you can explore treatments such as HRT to help manage your symptoms. I’ve included a list below that every woman who is going through menopause should ask their doctor for: menopause in women who have not had a period for at least 12 months and are not using hormonal contraceptionUnderstanding this condition more fully will help you understand what is happening in your body and will help you cope with your symptoms and help you to understand your treatment options.