A 42-year-old woman presents to the GP with secondary amenorrhoea for 8 months, hot flushes, and night sweats. Two FSH levels taken 6 weeks apart are ...

Question

A 42-year-old woman presents to the GP with secondary amenorrhoea for 8 months, hot flushes, and night sweats. Two FSH levels taken 6 weeks apart are 52 IU/L and 48 IU/L. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Premature ovarian insufficiency

Answer

Polycystic ovary syndrome

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Hypothalamic amenorrhoea

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Physiological perimenopause - no further action

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Hyperprolactinaemia

uk-drcog MCQ (SBA): Early Menopause

A 42-year-old woman presents to the GP with secondary amenorrhoea for 8 months, hot flushes, and night sweats. Two FSH levels taken 6 weeks apart are 52 IU/L and 48 IU/L. What is the most likely diagnosis?