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How To Check The Status Of Menopause While On Progesterone?
Question: I have been taking 100 mg progrestrone bid since 2002. gyn has not done any blood test.
progestrone keeps me from having grand mals.
what tests are given to check levels
I just turned 50 have stoped my period. I was pcos also. what cheap lab tests can be done to test me
progestrone keeps me from having grand mals.
what tests are given to check levels
I just turned 50 have stoped my period. I was pcos also. what cheap lab tests can be done to test me
Brief Answer:
FSH, LH , Serum estradiol
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for writing to us with your health concern.
Okay, I understand that you wish to know if you are menopausal, so that you could stop the progesterone , am I right ?
The following tests would have to be done for you
FSH
LH
Serum estradiol.
That would show where you stand with respect to menopause.
All the best.
Please feel free to discuss further.
FSH, LH , Serum estradiol
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for writing to us with your health concern.
Okay, I understand that you wish to know if you are menopausal, so that you could stop the progesterone , am I right ?
The following tests would have to be done for you
FSH
LH
Serum estradiol.
That would show where you stand with respect to menopause.
All the best.
Please feel free to discuss further.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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