“One elevated FSH level is not enough to confirm
menopause. More important, 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:
Invalid Test
In perimenopause, when is a FSH test not valid?
The NAMS 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
What if I would like to find out more about FSH?
If you would like to find out more about FSH, it may be in your best interest to choose to talk to your health care provider about this. Together you can discuss your options and if required, agree on who may be the most appropriate health care provider to help you.
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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: 22 February 2023
- Glossary. Endocrine Society https://www.endocrine.org/news-and-advocacy/news-room/glossary Accessed: 22 February 2023
- Menopause Glossary: F – Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH). North American Menopause Society https://www.menopause.org/for-women/menopause-glossary#F Accessed: 22 February 2023
- Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH) Blood Test. Review Date: 13 July 2021. MedlinePlus https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003710.htm Accessed: 22 February 2023
- 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: 22 February 2023
- 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: 22 February 2023
- 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: 22 February 2023
- 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: 22 February 2023