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Menopause Evaluation

The evaluation for menopause begins with a history and physical exam.

Physical findings in a woman with menopause may include:

Breast tenderness
Dry skin
Thinning hair
Vaginal dryness
Vaginal irritation

Tests that may be used to evaluate menopause include:

Estrogen level
Follicle stimulating hormone level
Luteinizing hormone level
Thyroid profile
TSH level
Serum calcium
Serum phosphorus

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Last Updated: Aug 29, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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Menopause References:

Heinemann K, Ruebig A, Potthoff P, Schneider HP, Strelow F, Heinemann LA, Do MT. The Menopause Rating Scale (MRS) scale: a methodological review. Health Qual Life Outcomes. 2004 Sep 2;2:45.
Obermeyer CM. Menopause across cultures: a review of the evidence. Menopause. 2000 May-Jun;7(3):184-92.
Zollner YF, Acquadro C, Schaefer M. Literature review of instruments to assess health-related quality of life during and after menopause. Qual Life Res. 2005 Mar;14(2):309-27.