If your thyroid hormones are out of range it can cause symptoms like irregular periods, weight changes, tiredness, anxiety, and restlessness — similar to menopausal symptoms. So it’s a good idea to rule out a thyroid disorder when doing a menopause test.
FSH
In most cases, your FSH levels are the strongest indicator that you’re perimenopausal or menopausal — especially if it’s combined with missing periods.
Oestrogen
Your oestrogen levels drop as you reach menopause — which is largely responsible for a lot of symptoms associated with menopause.
If your results show low oestrogen levels this can mean that you’re perimenopausal or menopausal.
Luteinising hormone (LH)
Your LH levels increase as you reach menopause. Raised LH levels, combined with your other hormone levels, can indicate that you’re perimenopausal or menopausal.
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