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A member asked:
Are hormone levels the only tests for perimenopause?
5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
NO Not Accurate: Hormone testing if abnormal is indicative of perimenopause, but normal levels may not be accurate. I've tested people, who are close to menopause and had results consistent with a 20 year old one month followed by those of 55 year old the next month. Hormone testing is very inaccurate. Symptoms are the most important factor with shortened and irregular cycles (<26 days).
Answered 9/28/2016
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Menopause : pituitary levels of FSH LH can be checked as well
Answered 5/3/2015
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FSH and LH: are more accurate especially FSH in determining menopause.
Answered 5/3/2015
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