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If a woman could track the changes in her mid-life years, it would almost be the perfect world for her and others close to her. However, with menopause, there is no such thing as a perfect world although there are excellent treatment options to make this phase of life more manageable. For example, an Estroven Menopause Monitor could be the answer. This type of device is used to detect Follicle Stimulating Hormones (FSH) levels in determining whether a woman is experiencing perimenopause or menopause.
For perimenopause, a woman may begin to experience symptoms during the years leading up to menopause, which could be as early as age 30. Some of the symptoms she may experience include hot flashes, night sweats, irritability, or irregular periods, all caused by hormonal changes within her body. To determine the levels of FSH, today, there is a simple home test known as an "Estroven Menopause Monitor" that checks for increased levels of FSH to determine whether a woman’s body is experiencing the change of life.
First of all, it is important to understand the definition of "perimenopause", which typically occurs between the ages of 40 to 51 but can begin as early as the age of 30. During this time, a woman will continue to have monthly menstrual periods but may experience hormonal changes, including fluctuating levels of estrogen and progesterone. These changes cause menopausal symptoms such as night sweats and irregular periods, just to name a few. Secondly, the definition of "menopause" is the end of the woman’s monthly menstrual periods for 12 consecutive months.
Now, it is important to discuss FSH levels and how an Estroven Menopause Monitor fits into the picture. The follicle stimulating hormone in a woman’s body is responsible for the development of mature eggs during her menstrual cycle. When a woman reaches perimenopause, her body begins to stop producing eggs. The brain senses these changes whereby FSH is released from the pituitary gland to produce good hormones and more eggs. This process is the hormonal changes so often talked about, which creates symptoms that can be unbearable at times. Eventually, no more eggs will be produced and FSH levels become higher. Finally, the woman has no more periods, having gone through the change of life known as "menopause."
The Estroven Menopause Monitor is an FDA-approved urine test that is 99% accurate when compared to blood tests. This test is used to detect FSH levels, thus confirming that the woman is in fact going into menopause. She will have a positive result if her FSH level is 25 mIU/ml or higher. Since FSH levels commonly fluctuate within the timeframe of perimenopause, the monitor comes with two kits to be used one or two weeks apart. Remember that using the in-home Estroven Menopause Monitor does not excuse a woman from consulting with her physician for health concerns, but it can certainly help a woman who wants to track her hormonal levels and be more aware of her mid-life transition.
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