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Menopause is a natural phase of life that signals the end of a woman’s reproductive years. It is usually defined by the absence of menstruation for 12 consecutive months. Most women can tell when they are experiencing the symptoms of menopause, such as hot flashes, irregular periods, and mood swings. However, they may require additional medical guidance to determine whether they are in menopause or perimenopause, which is the transitional period before it. This is where menopause tests can play a key role. At Southkenmd.co.uk Clinic, we offer menopause tests to ascertain the cause of symptoms among women.
The diagnosis of menopause is based on symptoms, and tests are usually not required. However, where clarification is needed, especially when the symptoms can also point toward other health conditions, we advise that you take menopause tests to help you find out where you are in transition, choose the right treatment, and keep your general health in check. Testing can also be very important for women under 45 who might go through early menopause or for those with complicated health histories.
Though not necessary in most cases for the diagnosis, tests can help our physicians to understand your changing hormones. The general test for the diagnosis of menopause involves blood tests; there is also a home test.
Some of the major tests that we perform include:
While menopause itself does not require treatment, many women seek relief from the symptoms of this life transition. Our treatment options focus on alleviating symptoms such as hot flashes, vaginal dryness, and mood swings. It also helps prevent long-term health problems like osteoporosis and heart disease.
Estrogen therapy is among the treatments we offer at Southkenmd.co.uk clinic against hot flashes and other indicators of menopause. The treatment is effective in the normalization of hormonal balance and in preventing bone loss. We also offer replacement therapy, which involves a combination of estrogen and a synthetic form of progesterone, progestin, to protect the uterus when undergoing treatment.
Although hormone therapy is quite effective, we usually recommend it for women under the age of 60 and within ten years from the start of menopause. There could be some risks regarding the long-term consumption of estrogen, which might contribute to a higher risk of having breast cancer and heart disease. Your doctor will inform you of the associated risks and benefits so that you can make an informed decision.
We recommend vaginal estrogen therapy for women with vaginal dryness, painful intercourse, and urinary symptoms. These can be given in the form of cream, tablet, or ring inserted into the vagina. They contain a very small amount of estrogen that works locally in the vagina to revitalize the vaginal dryness without systemic side effects.
Another medication to cure vaginal dryness and pain is the use of Prasterone, a drug made to help restore vaginal tissue aided by the hormone DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone). It is inserted directly in the vagina and may ease dryness and painful sensations during intercourse.
Some antidepressants, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, and serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors may alleviate hot flashes and are appropriate for women who cannot take estrogen for medical reasons. Another drug, gabapentin, initially developed to treat seizures, can also diminish hot flashes, especially those that occur at night. Other medications may prevent or treat bone thinning in women with osteoporosis, together with vitamin D, to assist in strengthening the bones.
Alternative medications, such as non-hormonal Fezolinetant, alleviate hot flashes by inhibiting brain pathways that control body temperature. Oxybutynin is another medication for overactive bladder and may also ease menopausal symptoms of the urinary system.
Whether you need to discuss your symptoms, develop a personalized treatment plan, review test results, or schedule a check-up, our highly experienced doctors and nurses at the Southkenmd.co.uk Clinic are here to support you.
20 Old Brompton Road, South Kensington, London SW7 3DL
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