Menopause Hormone Tests

1. FSH
2. Estradiol (E2)
3. LH
4. Total testosterone
5. Progesterone (P4)
6. BHCG

What Is Menopause?

Menopause is a process in which hormone levels in the body fall during the period when a woman's fertility comes to an end. Although menopause is a biologically natural condition, in some cases it can occur early or artificially due to causes such as surgery, chemotherapy or radiotherapy.

What Are the Symptoms of Menopause?

The most obvious sign of menopause is the complete cessation of menstrual bleeding. However, before menopause (perimenopause), various menopause symptoms may occur, such as menstrual irregularity, hot flashes, sweating, sleep problems, mood changes, weight gain, dryness of the hair and skin, and breast shrinkage. These symptoms can negatively affect women's quality of life. For this reason, it is very important to adopt a healthy lifestyle during menopause, exercise, pay attention to nutrition, reduce stress and, if necessary, use hormone therapy or other medications.

When Should Hormone Tests Be Done?

The answer to the question “When is a menopause hormone test done?” may vary according to a woman's current health status. The appropriate time for a menopause hormone test can be determined by an obstetrician-gynecologist. However, during periods when menstrual bleeding has been absent for a long time, a hormone test in women can provide information about the onset of menopause.

Which Hormones Should Be Tested?

At age 45 and over, perimenopause is recognized from symptoms and a hormone test is not needed; an FSH test is requested at age 40–45 or when early menopause is suspected. With hormone tests, blood levels of FSH, estrogen, LH, inhibin B, testosterone, progesterone and HCG can be tested. These hormones are very important for the symptoms, complications and risk factors of menopause.

During working hours, you can visit our Nicosia or Kyrenia laboratory branches and quickly get your test done with a simple blood test.