What Is The Menopause?
Every woman will experience the menopause at some stage in her life and the word is derived from the Greek: Menos (Periods) and Pausos (Stopping). There are different ways by which the menopause can occur however, the natural menopause is the most common and refers to the gradual process where the ovaries slowly stop producing […]
Do I Need Blood Tests To Confirm The Menopause?
The menopause is a clinical diagnosis that relies on symptom recognition so the majority of women DO NOT need a hormone profile blood test to confirm the diagnosis (NICE, 2015). Women Aged 45 Years And Over A hormone profile is not required in this age-group to confirm the diagnosis of menopause. However, it can be […]