Are Hot Flashes Suggestive Of Menopause?

Posted on Tue, 25 Apr 2017

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Question : I have just turned 44.
I have a 4yr girl.
I am worried i am going though menopause.
I have hot flushes all the time, manly at night
.i also have AS Disease.
Havent had a period in 3 months.. XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Soumya (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Get serum FSH

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I understand your concerns.

Yes. It is possible for you to have been undergoing process of menopause.

I suggest you get serum FSH levels tested which will confirm menopause. This is a simple blood test.

Let me know if you need anymore help.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy