2006-12-13 19:39:58 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
you say you're "certain" you are premenopausal (or perimenopausal)...it's usualy very defined with the types of symptoms you get. if you're approaching menopause you're likely: older than 51, have not had any ovarian activity the last 6 months, have symptoms such as hot flashes/nightsweats/irritability...and others
if you're not sure, you can get an FSH test to see if your ovaries really are failing. and while you're at it, you can test your thyroid function too! i'd look into your personal symptoms a bit more...they might be caused by another problem. but if you're really sure that its menopause then you can go see another dr for a second opinion.
but the big question is, why does it matter if the dr officially says you are premenopausal? it will hopefully not change the way you do things daily. if you're looking for treatment for menopause its all based on symptom management and prevention of osteoporosis. all women will eventually get menopause so...why worry?
2006-12-13 19:50:53 · answer #1 · answered by petrobomb 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What exactly in those articles that have convinced you that you are when a doctor with years of training and experience (who's presumably examined you) says that you're not? Are you more confident of your own self diagnosis than your doctor's diagnosis? Could it be that the article is suggesting a few things that you sympathise with and you naturally agree with the rest of it?
Did the doctor explain how/why he came to his conclusion?
In the end, if you don't agree with what your doctor said, ask to be seen by another one and get a second/third opinion.
2006-12-14 03:44:11 · answer #2 · answered by k² 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what is your name?
2006-12-14 03:45:00 · answer #3 · answered by Oh My God! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The doctor can give you a blood test to see if you are.
My mum was on medication for it for years then a different doctor decided to give her a blood test and it showed that she wasn't menopausal!!! Scarey!
2006-12-14 05:57:09 · answer #4 · answered by jelliebabe7 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would listen to your doctor. Your doctor has a little more expertise in this than the article that you read.
2006-12-14 03:43:56 · answer #5 · answered by Tennile 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋