A 42-year-old woman using a copper IUD requests testing to determine if she has reached menopause so she can have the IUD removed. Which investigation...

Question

A 42-year-old woman using a copper IUD requests testing to determine if she has reached menopause so she can have the IUD removed. Which investigation is most useful?

Accepted Answer

Serum FSH level measured on two occasions 4-6 weeks apart

Answer

Serum oestradiol level

Answer

Serum progesterone on day 21

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Anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) level

Answer

No investigation is needed; she should keep the IUD until age 55

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): FSH Testing for Menopause with Cu-IUD

A 42-year-old woman using a copper IUD requests testing to determine if she has reached menopause so she can have the IUD removed. Which investigation is most useful?