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Menopause (FSH) Test

Order Now		Menopause (FSH) Test Price: $25.99 Order Now The Menopause (FSH) Test in midstream format is a rapid, easy-to-use test to identidy elevated levels of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) in a woman's urine. Two menopause tests, taken in series (5-7 days apart), are provided to accurately determine if your FSH levels have increased and remained high. This is indicative of the onset of menopause.
FSH and Menopause Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) is a hormone produced by the body to regulate the growth and development of an egg in a woman's ovary. At the beginning of her menstrual cycle, the brain directs the body to increase production of FSH so an egg can mature and be released into the fallopian tube. Once this part of the cycle is complete, the body no longer needs extra FSH, and the FSH level returns to normal. As a woman passes from the fertile to infertile phase of life, her body makes less and less estrogen (a hormone necessary for fertility). To compensate for this decrease in estrogen, the body releases more and more FSH. So, instead of having levels of FSH that rise and fall throughout the month, a woman who is entering menopause will have consistently high levels of FSH. During menopause, many women experience symptoms in addition to the gradual cessation of their menstrual cycles. The most common of these symptoms include hot flashes, sleep disturbance, headaches, blood pressure problems, discomfort, and irritability. There are treatments that can help relieve these symptoms. St. Paul Brands is introducing natural and comprehensive solutions for women experiencing normal mid-life changes. Our proprietary blend of herbal ingredients is designed to address different daytime and night time symtoms associated with menopause. Menopause : Question and Answer 1. What is menopause? Menopause is the end of menstruation. This word came from the Greek - 'meno', meaning 'monthly' and 'pause', meaning cessation. When women go through menopause, they no longer have menstrual periods and their ovaries stop releasing eggs and dramatically reduce their production of estrogen. Menopause usually occurs either naturally, between the ages of 41 and 59, or through medical intervention at an earlier age. 2. What is natural menopause? Natural menopause is the natural stopping of the monthly female reproductive cycles, as the woman's body no longer releases eggs and reduces production of the hormone estrogen and progesterone. Women experience natural menopause at an average age of 51, but it can start earlier or later. Natural menopause occurs in three stages: Perimenopause: During this stage, which begins 8 to 10 years before menopause, the ovaries gradually produce less estrogen. Although fertility is lower, women can still become pregnant. Menopause: This is the point when a woman has her last menstrual period. Menopause is confirmed when a woman has not had a period for 12 consecutive months. Postmenopause: The years after menopause, during the time hot flashes and other symptoms of menopause may decrease. 3. How do hormone levels fluctuate during perimenopause? During the perimenopause, hormone levels can fluctuate widely. This erratic flow of hormones can have a wide range of effects on different women. While hormone therapy (HT) is not usually recommended at this time, sometimes a lower dose oral contraceptive pill is suggested to suppress these hormonal fluctuations. The climacteric or perimenopause phase can last from six months to 10 years. For most American women, menopause occurs between the ages of 48 to 53, but any time between 45 and 55 is usual. A woman is considered postmenopausal when she has not had a period for 12 months. 4. Is natural menopause the same for everyone? No, it isn't. The changing hormone levels during menopause are accompanied by changes to menstruation and other physical and emotional symptoms. Severity and length of symptoms are different for every woman: 20 per cent have no noticeable changes, other than their periods stopping. 70 per cent consider menopausal changes a mild to moderate nuisance. 10 per cent find their symptoms severely distressing. 5. What is induced menopause? Induced menopause is an immediate reaction that occurs after the following medical interventions: Surgical removal of both ovaries (often as part of a hysterectomy) Cancer chemotherapy Pelvic radiation therapy Treatment with hormone-altering drugs 6. What are the signs and symptoms of menopause? Women experience different symptoms as they move through menopause. Here are some of the most common ones: Changes in menstrual cycle Hot flashes Insomnia Fatigue Headaches Emotional changes The signs and symptoms of menopause are summarized in the following table: 7. What are hot flashes? Hot flashes are a very common symptom of menopause and may start before any menstrual changes occur. During a hot flash, women may experience nausea, dizziness and sweating. They may feel warm between the chest and head, and their skin may turn reddish. Hot flashes can last from a few seconds to an hour, and are more common at night. 8. Can I prevent or reduce menopause symptoms? There is no way to prevent the onset of menopause. However, you can take steps to reduce the severity of the symptoms. The most common method of achieving this is through Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). HRT is often effective at reducing the frequency of hot flashes, relieving vaginal dryness, slowing the loss of bone density and evening out your mood. Prolonged use of hormone replacement therapy may raise the risks of heart attack, stroke and breast cancer. Followings are the recommendations for every lifestyle to lessen the burden of menopause: Eating a healthy diet Avoid alcohol and caffeine No or stop smoking Dress in layers Keep room temperatures cool Wear fabrics that allow the body to “breathe” (e.g. cotton) Use cotton or silk sheets Drink cold water Avoid spicy foods Exercise to improve sleep, boost mood and reduce stress If you are bothered by hot flashes or mood disturbances, talk with your doctor about whether antidepressants may help. The St. Paul Biotech Menopause Test is specially designed for easy use at home. If you have questions or comments about the test, please contact St. Paul Biotech.

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