Menopause Tests
A hormone test is not always needed.
Menopause is mostly recognised by symptoms and 12 months without a period. Over 45 with typical symptoms, a hormone test is usually not needed (NICE).
| Test | What it shows |
|---|---|
| FSH | Rises in menopause (above roughly 25–40 IU/L) |
| Estradiol (estrogen) | Falls in menopause; range varies by lab |
| Progesterone | In the second half of the cycle, above about 3 ng/mL: ovulation has occurred |
- NICE NG23 — Menopause: identification and management
- Harlow SD et al., STRAW+10 (2012)
- ASRM — Diagnostic evaluation of the infertile female (2015)
General information only; not diagnosis or treatment. Review your results with your clinician.
