A 37-year-old member asked:
is there a test to determine if someone is going through premature menopause or perimenopause?
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Dr. Seema Patel answered
27 years experience Holistic Medicine
Yes: Premature menopause occurs before 35 and you will have high fsh levels. If after 35, you have perimenopause. Menopause only occurs after one year of not having periods.
Answered on Jul 5, 2012
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Dr. Robert Lang answered
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Peri or both: You can be perimenopausal at age 38 but you will not be considered to have premature menopause until you have not had a period for 1 year before age 4 ... Read More
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A 44-year-old female asked:
Dr. Ralph Boling answered
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Testing can be: done. Perimenopause, menopause, or irregular ovulation can be the cause. See you doctor to be sure.
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A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. Michael Fox answered
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A 34-year-old female asked:
Dr. Andrew Lipton answered
30 years experience Holistic Medicine
Early menopause: Can happen but 35 is early. Have your levels checked.
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