FSH only helpful if diagnosis is in doubt, such as below age 40 and levels in menopausal range (>30IU/L).
Luteinizing hormone, oestradiol, and progesterone are of no value in the diagnosis of ovarian failure.
Thyroid function tests (free T4 and thyroid-stimulating hormone) as abnormalities of thyroid function can be confused with menopausal symptoms.
Testosterone levels are of uncertain value.
BMD if significant risk factors for osteoporosis (Table 21.2).
Description | Definition |
Normal | A person has a BMD value between −1 SD and +1 SD of the young adult mean (T score −1 to +1) |
Osteopenia | A person has a BMD reduced between −1 and −2.5 SD from the young adult mean (T score −1 to −2.5) |
Osteoporosis | A person has a BMD reduced by equal to or more than −2.5 SD from the young adult mean (T score −2.5 or lower) |
Description | Definition |
Normal | A person has a BMD value between −1 SD and +1 SD of the young adult mean (T score −1 to +1) |
Osteopenia | A person has a BMD reduced between −1 and −2.5 SD from the young adult mean (T score −1 to −2.5) |
Osteoporosis | A person has a BMD reduced by equal to or more than −2.5 SD from the young adult mean (T score −2.5 or lower) |
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