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What is menopause? And when does menopause start? You’d be surprised how many people don’t know. While it can vary significantly, the average age for menopause—which is when you’ve not had a period for 12 months straight—is 51 years old.i But perimenopause, or the period of fluctuating hormones that precedes it, can last for years. Check your hormone levels with our Menopause Test and insightful health panels.  Our Menopause Test provides a snapshot of your hormone levels at the time of testing.

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Learn about the symptoms and stages of menopause, along with how the body’s production of four key reproductive hormones shifts with age. While two of these hormones decline, did you know the other two actually rise?

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • When you’ve gone without a period for 12 months straight, you are generally considered to be in menopause. Before then, even if your periods are extremely irregular and your menopausal symptoms are severe, you may still be able to become pregnant. 

     

    Other indicators can include decreased levels of estradiol—the most common form of estrogen—and progesterone along with increased levels of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH). All four of these reproductive hormones are measured in our Menopause Test.

  • If you’re still menstruating, we recommend that you test on day 3 of your menstrual cycle. (Cycle day 1 is the first day of your period). If you have no menstrual cycle or have irregular menstrual cycles, you can test at any time.

     

    If you’re taking a supplement containing biotin (also called vitamin B7 or B8, vitamin H or coenzyme R), commonly found in products promoting nail, skin and hair health, we recommend that you wait at least 72 hours from your last dose before sample collection. 

  • Some of the most common symptoms of perimenopause and the menopausal transition, which are triggered by hormonal changes, can include:
     

    • Irregular or no periods 
    • Hot flashes/night sweats 
    • Mood changes 
    • Sleep issues/insomnia 
    • Vaginal dryness 
    • Brain fog 
    • Weight gain 
    • Libido changes

  • The years leading up to menopause are marked by naturally declining levels of estrogen and progesterone, two key reproductive hormones produced by your ovaries that help to control your periods. When the production of these hormones slows to the point that you go without a period for 12 consecutive months, you are generally considered to be in menopause and no longer able to become pregnant.

  • There are numerous treatments available to help you manage the symptoms of perimenopause and the menopausal transition, including: 

     

    • Hormone therapy 
    • Vaginal estrogen 
    • Antidepressants  
    • Various medications that can ease hot flashes 

     

    Talk to your healthcare provider or seek out a menopause specialist if menopausal symptoms are significantly impacting your quality of life. Beyond pharmaceutical interventions, there are also lifestyle modifications and alternative therapies that may be recommended based on your unique situation.

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i Menopause - Symptoms and causes. Mayo Clinic. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/menopause/symptoms-causes/syc-20353397. Published 2017. Accessed September 8, 2024.