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Integrative Fertility (Expert Forum)
Blood tests
Answered by
John H. Kim, M.D. - Women's Health, Gynecology, Acupuncture, Integrative Medicine, REI, Mind/Body Medicine, ReproductiveMedicine, IntegrativeFertility, Herbal Medicine, infertility, menopause
John H. Kim, M.D.
Los Altos - CA
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Doctor's Answer
by John H. Kim, M.D., Aug 06, 2009 07:41PM
, Aug 06, 2009 07:41PMTo: Lou861
Yes, FSH and LH can verify the end of perimenopause and the beginning of menopause ie no longer functioning ovaries. You would have no periods and the FSH and LH would be greater than 20. Some drugs can interfere with the results like hormones. If you are young and the levels are high then it is considered premature ovarian failure. The average age of menopause ie the cessation of period is around age 51 in the U.S.
