“One elevated FSH level is not enough to confirm menopause. More importantly, a low FSH level in a woman who is having hot flashes and changing periods…”.1
Umbrella
What may the Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) Umbrella include?
Depending on the Source (DotS) this Umbrella may include:
- Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
Definition
What is follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)?
DotS the definition of FSH may vary. The (United States) Endocrine Society’s definition is:
The North American Menopause Society’s (NAMS) definition is:
FSH Blood Test
What is a FSH blood test?
In Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH) Blood Test the (United States) MedlinePlus explain:
Menopause
What may it be important to note about menopause and FSH blood levels?
In How Do I Know I’m In Menopause: What About Follicle-Stimulating Hormone Testing? the NAMS explain:
The NAMS also note:

Over-the-Counter Tests
What do the NAMS explain about over-the-counter urine tests for menopause that measure FSH?
The NAMS explain:
Health Care Provider
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- How Do I Know I’m In Menopause? What About Follicle-Stimulating Hormone Testing? North American Menopause Society https://www.menopause.org/for-women/menopauseflashes/menopause-symptoms-and-treatments/how-do-i-know-i’m-in-menopause- Accessed: 20 December 2020
- Glossary. Endocrine Society https://www.endocrine.org/news-and-advocacy/news-room/glossary Accessed: 20 December 2020
- Menopause Glossary: F – Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH). North American Menopause Society https://www.menopause.org/for-women/menopause-glossary#F Accessed: 20 December 2020
- Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH) Blood Test. Review Date: 30 June 2019. Page Last Updated: 16 September 2020. MedlinePlus https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003710.htm Accessed: 20 December 2020
- How Do I Know I’m In Menopause? What About Follicle-Stimulating Hormone Testing? North American Menopause Society https://www.menopause.org/for-women/menopauseflashes/menopause-symptoms-and-treatments/how-do-i-know-i’m-in-menopause-Accessed: 20 December 2020
- How Do I Know I’m In Menopause? What About Follicle-Stimulating Hormone Testing? North American Menopause Society https://www.menopause.org/for-women/menopauseflashes/menopause-symptoms-and-treatments/how-do-i-know-i’m-in-menopause- Accessed: 20 December 2020
- How Do I Know I’m In Menopause? What About Follicle-Stimulating Hormone Testing? North American Menopause Society https://www.menopause.org/for-women/menopauseflashes/menopause-symptoms-and-treatments/how-do-i-know-i’m-in-menopause- Accessed: 20 December 2020