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Screening for Menopause

Authors:
  • Cynthia M. Johnson, MA
Publication Type:

Condition InDepth

Screening for Menopause

Screening helps to find and treat health problems early. Tests are given to people who do not have symptoms, but who may be at risk for certain health problems.

There are no screening tests for menopause. It is a natural process in every woman’s life. If a woman has menstrual changes and missed periods before 40 years of age, a test may be done to measure the level of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) in the blood. This can be a sign of premature ovarian insufficiency.

References

  • American College of Obstetricians and Gynacologists (ACOG). Practice Bulletin No. 141: management of menopausal symptoms. Obstet Gynecol. 2014 Jan;123(1):202-16, reaffirmed 2016, correction can be found in Obstet Gynecol 2016 Jan;127(1):166.
  • Menopause 101: A primer for the perimenopausal. North American Menopause Society website. Available at: http://www.menopause.org/for-women/menopauseflashes/menopause-symptoms-and-treatments/menopause-101-a-primer-for-the-perimenopausal.
  • Menopause. EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at: https://www.dynamed.com/condition/menopause.
  • Menopause. Planned Parenthood website. Available at: https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/health-and-wellness/menopause.
  • Menopause basics. Office on Women's Health website. Available at: https://www.womenshealth.gov/menopause/menopause-basics.

Contributors

  • Elizabeth Margaret Prusak, MD
Last Updated:
2022-12-01

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