Question 1

r.e. said pre. menopause, anovulation-ttc iui. 2nd opinion, said i ovulated same cycle. pre-men symptoms ended up due to undiag hyperthyroidism- can e2 and fsh be wrong if checked 2nd day after last dose of femara & can hyperthyr cause false e2 & fsh?

Accepted Answer

Hormones: From a Research article from 2012 induced hyperthyroidism of rats caused lowering of FSH however increase in LH. The study did not study estrogen levels. Femara is an aromatase inhibitor and lowers estrogen levels. Your reproductive specalist may be taking this into account. However, it would seem that both hyperthyroid and Femara would have an effect on your homeostasis.

Question 2

how often is there a false positive result of a pregnancy test during menopause?

Accepted Answer

See below: If you have a positive pregnancy test in menopause you need to be evaluated for a possible ovarian cancer.

Question 3

what is menopause?

Accepted Answer

End of one's period: Menopause is defined as the absence of menstruation (one's period) for a year. The ovaries have stop releasing eggs (ovulating), and estrogen and Progesterone levels fall off as well. One's period becomes intermittent, vaginal bleeding becomes irregular, and then stops, all over a course of several months. Symptoms include hot flashes, mood and sleep changes, thinning hair, less full breasts.

Question 4

what is menopause like?

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Many changes: Most women experience some combination of symptoms including: menstrual irregularities, irritability, mood changes, sleep disturbances, hot flushes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, and decreased libido.  In no particular order or timing. Earliest symptoms can start up to 10 years before menoause.

Question 5

when does menopause end?

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It doesn't: Menopause is a life stage after which follicle development and estrogen/progesterone production in the ovary ends. It is lifelong. However, menopausal symptoms (like hot flashes) may dissipate after about five years. Other symptoms, such as vaginal dryness, may persist.

Question 6

am i on the menopause quiz?

Accepted Answer

Menopause: Is one year without menses due to loss of estrogen production from the ovary.  Average age is 52 but sx leading up to this can last 5 yrs.  It can range from heavy, irregular bleeding to spacing and gradual loss of menses.  Hormonal fluctuations can range from an occasional hot flashes to severe flashes creating insomnia and mood problems.  See peimenopause, good luc.

Question 7

when does menopause happen?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Can be as early as mid-30s or as late as mid-50s. You'll have a better idea when you're sitting there and get a cold sweat while turning beet red. Periods getting irregular is a good clue you're close.

Question 8

what are signs of menopause?

Accepted Answer

Menopause symptoms: Menopause happens when your ovaries stop producing Estrogens and progesterones. This causes your period to stop coming. You could also have hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, decreased sex drive, irritabilty, difficulty sleeping, dry skin, and thinning hair.

Question 9

is 53 too old for menopause?

Accepted Answer

No: Some women are still actively menstruating at that age.

Question 10

can menopause make you crazy?

Accepted Answer

No: It can make you moody, anxious, give you got flashes and nite sweats, etc. But it won't make you crazy unless you were already that way.

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