How do you diagnose menopause?
Generally if you are experiencing signs and symptoms of menopause, for most women this is usually enough to tell that the menopausal transition has begun. However, we recommend booking in with our experienced professionals at Narangba Station Medical Centre to further evaluate.  While tests typically aren’t needed to diagnose menopause, there are some circumstances where we may recommend blood tests to check your level of Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and oestrogen (estradiol), as FSH levels increase and estradiol decreases as menopause occurs. Additionally we may test your Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) because an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) may cause similar symptoms to those of menopause.