To identify the menopause, one should evaluate the symptoms presented by the woman, such as heat waves and absence of menstruation, and make additional tests of blood or urine that check the concentration levels of the hormone FSH, which is increased during menopause.
After confirming the menopause, the gynecologist can also order other tests to check the general health of the woman, such as transvaginal ultrasound and mammography.
Menopause Pharmacy Examination
It is possible to do a quick pharmacy exam to detect menopause, called Confirm Menopause. Its average price of 20 reais and its use should be made as follows:
- Put the urine in a clean, dry bottle;
- Insert the tip of the examination pen into the vial for about 3 seconds;
- Wait 5 minutes and evaluate the result.
Urine can be collected at any time of day and the positive result is given when 2 lines appear in the test, one being darker in color than the control line.
In case of a positive result, the woman may be in menopause or premenopausal, and should consult a gynecologist to have the result confirmed. If your result was positive, know what the menopause treatment should look like.
Medical examinations
To confirm the menopause, the gynecologist will evaluate the symptoms presented and ask for a blood test that evaluates the FSH hormone, which is increased during this phase of life.
If so, other tests may be recommended to evaluate the general health of the woman, such as transvaginal ultrasonography, mammography, bone densitometry, and pap smear.
When menopause symptoms appear before age 45, the gynecologist can also order a blood test that evaluates thyroid function, as hypothyroidism can also cause menopause-like symptoms. Take our online menopausal symptoms test and find that you have reached this stage.
