Menopause FSH Test

Prima Test Menopause-FSH Test checks the level of FSH hormone (Follicle-Stimulating Hormone) in urine in order to verify a possible high value. This change generally begins around 45 years of age, but the real signs appear towards the age of 55. The irregularity of menstrual cycle can be a first indicator of the beginning of menopause.

Menopause is a physiological event which corresponds to the end of the female fertile age. It is a rather slow change, which can start around 45 years of age, but its symptoms are constant at the age of 55. The most frequent symptoms are: hot flashes, increased sweating, sleep disorders and palpitations. Menopause is also associated with exhaustion of ovarian follicles and an increase in the level of the circulating FSH. During the fertile age, this hormone induces the follicle maturation and the Lh hormone secretion, responsible for ovulation. When a woman starts the menopause, FSH continues to be produced and its concentration remains high because the ovulatory phase is no longer achieved and negative feedback on FSH production is not exercised. This is the reason why the concentration of FSH is controlled during a suspected beginning of this condition.

The Menopause-FSH Test is suitable for all women from 45 years of age who have experienced a period of absence of menstrual cycle or severe irregularity and disorders related to menopause, like hot flashes, increased sweating, sleep disorders and palpitations.

CONTENT-

• 2 spoon devices
• instructions for use

USE PROCEDURE

1. Remove the protective cap and place the absorbing tip right under the flow of urine for at least 10 seconds;
2. Alternatively, collect the urine in a clean and dry container and dip the absorbing tip into the urine for 10 seconds;
3. Place the protective cap back onto the spoon device and wait 5 minutes before reading the result.

RESULTS INTERPRETATION

Negative	FSH levels are below the cut-off. This indicates that the menopause process has probably not started yet.
Positive	FSH concentration in urine is equal to or greater than 25mUI/mL. Repeat the test after 5-7 days, as FSH levels can vary throughout the month. In case of confirmation of positivity, consult a specialist.