A 45-year-old woman presents to the GP with hot flushes and mood changes. Her periods stopped 8 months ago. She asks whether she needs a blood test to...

Question

A 45-year-old woman presents to the GP with hot flushes and mood changes. Her periods stopped 8 months ago. She asks whether she needs a blood test to confirm menopause. According to NICE NG23, in which scenario is FSH testing recommended?

Accepted Answer

In women aged 40-45 with menopausal symptoms, and in women under 40 with suspected POI

Answer

In all women over 45 with menopausal symptoms

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Only in women under 40 with suspected premature ovarian insufficiency

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FSH testing is never recommended for diagnosing menopause

Answer

In women over 50 to confirm when to stop contraception

uk-drcog MCQ (SBA): Menopause Diagnosis

A 45-year-old woman presents to the GP with hot flushes and mood changes. Her periods stopped 8 months ago. She asks whether she needs a blood test to confirm menopause. According to NICE NG23, in which scenario is FSH testing recommended?