Menopause is the time in a woman's life when the ovary produces less oestrogen hormones which causes menstruation to cease.
Other hormonal changes take place including increased amounts of gonadotrophin and androgen hormones. The menopause occurs most commonly between 45 and 55 years of age but can occur later or much earlier.
Symptoms of the menopause include hot flushes, lethargy, sleep disturbance and vaginal dryness. The severity of menopause symptoms vary. Some women have few menopause symptoms and others require treatment such as Hormone Replacement Therapy or HRT.
A reduction in bone density is more pronounced 2 - 5 years after the menopause which may lead to osteoporosis. The blood fats increase which may result in atherosclerosis thereby increasing the risk of circulatory disease and stroke. If symptoms are severe Hormone Replacement Therapy may be recommended.
A specially labelled blood sample collection kit containing everything needed by a nurse or doctor to take the blood sample. The kit will be unique and coded specifically to you.
A Medical History & Lifestyle questionnaire is included with this test. It covers important areas such as illness, injuries, medical conditions, medication, family health history and much more.
The Medical History & Lifestyle questionnaire provides us with vital information which can affect how your results are interpreted and what advice you receive.
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Phlebotomy
