Gynaecology & Obstetrics Normal Menstruation, Abnormal Menstruation, Menopausal Physiology and forsight of conception 2e79d3db

Menopause is diagnosed by

Estradiol >20 pg/ml

Progesterone <40 ng/dl

FSH>40 IU/L

LH<20 IU/L

High-Yield Explanation

Menopause - Permanent cessation of mensturation. Clinical diagnosis- Stoppage of menses for 1 year without any other pathology Cessation of menses before the age of 40 is known as premature ovarian failure Investigation- Increase FSH> 40mIU/ml ( 3 values at weekly interval required) LH>20 IU Estradiol <20 pg Vaginal cytology: maturation index : 10/85/5

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