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Can there be a test for perimenopause like there's a test for pregnancy?

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Sure: Get blood sample for lh, fsh, estradiol, and sex hormone binding globulin.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 8/14/2013

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Do you know of similarities between the symptoms of early pregnancy & perimenopause?

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