Periods after menopause occur in women in rare cases because every woman's reproductive system is different. Normally, though, the monthly cycle stops completely after menopause. Medically, this time in a woman's life is simply defined as the absence of periods for twelve consecutive months. It is an aspect of the female life cycle that is still being studied. This transition tends to occur in the late forties or early fifties but can occur earlier or later for some women. It can be a difficult time for a woman so those experiencing it need to pray for God's comfort. "Thou shalt increase my greatness, and comfort me on every side" (Psalm 71:21).
Because menopause can come later or earlier, some women want a foolproof way to detect the condition. They look for a blood test for menopause or some hormonal measurements. Unfortunately, the studies for detection are still being explored and some tests are just not very accurate. This transition in the female reproductive system can be detected, however, by looking for the other signs. Even if postmenopausal women still have bleeding, they may have had other symptoms and thought it was over. Women should learn all about this transition because it is possible that periods after menopause could indicate some other problem.
There is a blood test for menopause, which detects follicle-stimulating hormone in the blood. This test is used to determine not only the menopausal period but problems with sexual development, menstruation and fertility. The results, the levels of FSH, can indicate changes, especially when compared to typical hormone levels and previously measured hormone levels. The other option is an at-home FSH test. This FSH test will detect follicle-stimulating hormones in the urine. Yet, whether in blood or urine, hormone levels are not always a strong indicator of the transition. Hormone levels fluctuate from day to day. Other tests can exclude other possible causes of menopausal symptoms, hopefully leaving the transition as the true cause. Women around the right age, who are not experiencing menopausal symptoms should have no reason to test for menopause. Most women know when they have reached the transition because the signs are so obvious. Those who are determined to take the test anyway need to follow the instructions closely and remember that some medications could affect the results.
Even though a blood test for menopause isn't always accurate, typical symptoms of the menopausal period are pretty good indicators. Women need to see a doctor for an evaluation if they notice signs of this transition in their reproductive system. The same symptoms can be associated with other conditions and even some health problems. At the onset, most women experience irregular periods and vaginal bleeding. Periods may become more frequent or scarce. This really varies from woman to woman. Hot flashes and night sweats are other common signs. These are sudden, sporadic feelings of warmth throughout the body. They can be uncomfortable to say the least. Because of so many hormonal changes, women in the transition also tend to experience mood swings. Some women become depressed for no obvious reason. Others find that they have trouble sleeping because of night sweats, leading to mood swings. A loss of estrogen can causes changes vaginally. Sex can be uncomfortable, even painful because of these changes. Dryness and itching are also common vaginal signs. Osteoporosis is also a symptom. This is the gradual deterioration of the bones. Although this tends to occur with age, this is often aggravated by the transition. The menopausal period is over when there are no periods after menopause.
A doctor needs to evaluate the signs a woman is experiencing if she suspects her body is transitioning, especially when there are periods after menopause. The doctor can then offer some treatment options for symptoms. Oral contraceptives tend to be the most effective option for irregular vaginal bleeding and hot flashes. They can also help prevent pregnancy which is possible in some women at the onset. If depression is caused by the transition, hormone therapy can be a possible treatment. Estrogen treatments can help with vaginal itching and other changes from the menopausal drop in estrogen. Estrogen therapy or treatments also help keep osteoporosis at bay. It is also recommended that women with osteoporosis implement a healthy diet and daily exercise to increase bone strength. Women can also be prescribed medications to stop bone loss. Talk to a doctor about all of the treatment options. The effectiveness of these treatments vary from woman to woman.
The truth is a woman doesn't really need to take a blood test if she is already showing other telltale signs of menopause. If she experiences menstruation afterwards, a test may do her little good. If she is having periods, but has experienced other menopausal signs before, she will need to consult her doctor. She may require hormone therapy to stop her periods all together. Either way, it is important to see a doctor. Take notes for a week about the experienced signs. Indicate how often these symptoms occur. The doctor can look over the notes and use them to determine what the issue is. Then treatment can be offered. The important thing is to get a medical opinion and not ignore the condition. Don't rely on an at-home test or even a blood test for menopause. A doctor will help to figure out exactly what is going on.
Because menopause can come later or earlier, some women want a foolproof way to detect the condition. They look for a blood test for menopause or some hormonal measurements. Unfortunately, the studies for detection are still being explored and some tests are just not very accurate. This transition in the female reproductive system can be detected, however, by looking for the other signs. Even if postmenopausal women still have bleeding, they may have had other symptoms and thought it was over. Women should learn all about this transition because it is possible that periods after menopause could indicate some other problem.
There is a blood test for menopause, which detects follicle-stimulating hormone in the blood. This test is used to determine not only the menopausal period but problems with sexual development, menstruation and fertility. The results, the levels of FSH, can indicate changes, especially when compared to typical hormone levels and previously measured hormone levels. The other option is an at-home FSH test. This FSH test will detect follicle-stimulating hormones in the urine. Yet, whether in blood or urine, hormone levels are not always a strong indicator of the transition. Hormone levels fluctuate from day to day. Other tests can exclude other possible causes of menopausal symptoms, hopefully leaving the transition as the true cause. Women around the right age, who are not experiencing menopausal symptoms should have no reason to test for menopause. Most women know when they have reached the transition because the signs are so obvious. Those who are determined to take the test anyway need to follow the instructions closely and remember that some medications could affect the results.
Even though a blood test for menopause isn't always accurate, typical symptoms of the menopausal period are pretty good indicators. Women need to see a doctor for an evaluation if they notice signs of this transition in their reproductive system. The same symptoms can be associated with other conditions and even some health problems. At the onset, most women experience irregular periods and vaginal bleeding. Periods may become more frequent or scarce. This really varies from woman to woman. Hot flashes and night sweats are other common signs. These are sudden, sporadic feelings of warmth throughout the body. They can be uncomfortable to say the least. Because of so many hormonal changes, women in the transition also tend to experience mood swings. Some women become depressed for no obvious reason. Others find that they have trouble sleeping because of night sweats, leading to mood swings. A loss of estrogen can causes changes vaginally. Sex can be uncomfortable, even painful because of these changes. Dryness and itching are also common vaginal signs. Osteoporosis is also a symptom. This is the gradual deterioration of the bones. Although this tends to occur with age, this is often aggravated by the transition. The menopausal period is over when there are no periods after menopause.
A doctor needs to evaluate the signs a woman is experiencing if she suspects her body is transitioning, especially when there are periods after menopause. The doctor can then offer some treatment options for symptoms. Oral contraceptives tend to be the most effective option for irregular vaginal bleeding and hot flashes. They can also help prevent pregnancy which is possible in some women at the onset. If depression is caused by the transition, hormone therapy can be a possible treatment. Estrogen treatments can help with vaginal itching and other changes from the menopausal drop in estrogen. Estrogen therapy or treatments also help keep osteoporosis at bay. It is also recommended that women with osteoporosis implement a healthy diet and daily exercise to increase bone strength. Women can also be prescribed medications to stop bone loss. Talk to a doctor about all of the treatment options. The effectiveness of these treatments vary from woman to woman.
The truth is a woman doesn't really need to take a blood test if she is already showing other telltale signs of menopause. If she experiences menstruation afterwards, a test may do her little good. If she is having periods, but has experienced other menopausal signs before, she will need to consult her doctor. She may require hormone therapy to stop her periods all together. Either way, it is important to see a doctor. Take notes for a week about the experienced signs. Indicate how often these symptoms occur. The doctor can look over the notes and use them to determine what the issue is. Then treatment can be offered. The important thing is to get a medical opinion and not ignore the condition. Don't rely on an at-home test or even a blood test for menopause. A doctor will help to figure out exactly what is going on.
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