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Menopause is defined as the permanent cessation of the menses for a period of minimum 12 months and then it prolongs the remaining life of the woman. This is a result of estrogen deficiency and this is usually not associated with any pathology. Median age of the onset of menopause is generally 51.

In these cases, it has been seen that most women experience symptoms such as:

1. In general women experience vasomotor symptoms
   However, it may affect other systems as well. Some of them are listed below:
2. Urogenital system
3. Psychogenic system
4. Cardiovascular system

Many a times, it is seen that women also experience an Early Menopause.

Early Menopause

It is menopause which starts between the age of 40 and 45 itself. In some cases, the premature menopause can also start even earlier, before the age of 40

Some reasons of early menopause include the following:

1. Turners Syndrome
2. Thyroid disease
3. Oopherectomy or Hysterectomy (removal of reproductive organs in females and males respectively)
4. Thyroid disease
5. Post chemotherapy in cancer patients

What happens during Menopause?

Menopause is a natural/ biological process which occurs when the woman’s ovaries have stopped releasing the mature eggs. Moreover, the body now produces less estrogen level and progesterone hormone that is responsible for regulating the cycle.

Role of Healthcare Professional in Diagnosis of Menopause

The doctor or the respective gynecologist can determine if the individual is beginning the menopause. 

This is the followed by the healthcare professional asking the patient about the symptoms that she experiences, to be able to track the cycle, and then also possibly be able to conduct a few more tests.

Why is Menopause Profile Test done?

The first or initial menopause symptoms begin a few months in advance or even many years before the actual menopause would begin. 

This is popularly called “perimenopause”. 

To align with the symptoms experienced by the patient and provide a confirmation of Menopause, this Menopause Profile Test is carried out 

In general, the women complain of the following symptoms which are indicative of Menopause. These are as follows:

1. Thinning of hair
2. Skin dryness 
3. Vaginal dryness
4. Lower sex drive
5. Hot Flashes and Night Sweats
6. The periods are irregular
7. Sudden unexplained weight gain

Note: Periods may also be missed for quite a few months during the perimenopause phase as well. 

Different Tests to Diagnose Menopause

Physical exam

It is important to understand that, tracking the symptoms and its severity is essential

The healthcare professional can also swab the vagina to test the pH levels, which can thus help confirm menopause in women. 

Usually, the pH of the vagina is around 4.5 during the normal reproductive years. However, usually during the menopause, the vaginal pH would rise to a level of 6.

Moreover, conditions such as ovarian failure or a thyroid may also affect the menstrual cycle and stimulate menopause. For such cases, More  tests may include the following:

• Blood tests to check the levels of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and also estrogen
• A thyroid function test
• An elaborate lipid profile

Hormone tests

The doctor or respective healthcare professional may also order a blood test so that Estrogen and FSH levels are checked and recorded

As FSH levels increase and the estrogen levels are likely to decrease during menopause

Along with this, it has been noted that recently, there has been an approve in the test, this diagnostic test is called the PicoAMH Elisa Test 

PicoAMH Elisa Test 

This test usually measures the amount or level of the Anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH) in blood. 

Use: It helps the doctor to determine or estimate when you would enter menopause

Guidelines to follow before, during and after the test

Here are some guidelines an individual can refer to once they have decided to undergo Menopause Profile test

The required documents needed for this test includes your valid government ID and an appropriate Doctor’s prescription.

Before the Test

No preparation is needed before the test is taken.

During the Test

The patient would be given detailed instructions from the lab technician who will be carrying out the test.

After the test

No particular care is required, once the test sample has been collected.

Test Conducted By Ganesh Diagnostic and Imagining Center and Cost of Menopause Profile Test in Delhi

In general, the costs of the Menopause Profile or Menopausal Screening Panel Test may vary as per the region and the facility.

So, it is highly recommended that the test is carried out with utmost sincerity at trustworthy diagnostic centers like: Ganesh Diagnostic and Imaging Centre.

Ganesh Diagnostic and Imaging Centre is GDIC is a NABL Accredited Pathology lab in Delhi offering a wide range of lab testing services.

Here, we provide trained, skilled and experience professionals that assure patient safety and conduct the patient and the visitor with dignity and respect.

Open: All 7 days of the week (i.e.Sundays included).