What tests should women take for premature menopause

Women who experience premature menopause need to check the cause through hormone levels, imaging and gynecological examinations, and receive targeted treatment based on the cause. Treatments include hormone replacement, Chinese medicine conditioning and lifestyle adjustments.

1. Hormone level examination: By testing the levels of follicle-stimulating hormone FSH, luteinizing hormone LH, estrogen E2 and other hormones, we can assess whether the ovarian function is declining. If FSH is elevated and E2 is reduced, it indicates ovarian dysfunction, which may be related to premature ovarian failure.

2. Imaging examination: Pelvic ultrasound or MRI is used to examine the structure of the uterus and ovaries to exclude organic lesions such as ovarian cysts and uterine fibroids. Ultrasound can observe the thickness of the endometrium and the size of the ovaries, while MRI can more clearly show the location and nature of the lesions.

3. Gynecological examination: including vaginal discharge examination, cervical smear and endometrial biopsy to exclude infection, cervical lesions or endometrial lesions. Vaginal discharge examination can detect pathogens, cervical smear screening for cervical cancer, and endometrial biopsy can clarify the nature of endometrial lesions.

Treatments include:

1. Hormone replacement therapy: For amenorrhea caused by ovarian dysfunction, estrogen or progesterone replacement therapy can be used to relieve symptoms and prevent osteoporosis. Commonly used drugs include estradiol valerate tablets, dydrogesterone tablets, etc.

2. Chinese medicine conditioning: Chinese medicine believes that premature amenorrhea is related to kidney deficiency and insufficient qi and blood, and can be regulated by Chinese medicine that nourishes the kidney and replenishes qi, and activates blood circulation and removes blood stasis. Commonly used prescriptions include Liuwei Dihuang Pills and Danggui Buxue Decoction.

3. Lifestyle adjustment: Maintain a regular schedule, avoid overwork, and do appropriate exercise such as yoga and jogging to help improve endocrine function. Eat more foods rich in vitamin E and B vitamins such as nuts and whole grains to promote ovarian health.

Women who experience premature menopause need to check the cause through hormone levels, imaging and gynecological examinations, and receive targeted treatment based on the cause. Treatment methods include hormone replacement, Chinese medicine conditioning and lifestyle adjustments. It is recommended to be carried out under the guidance of a doctor and to undergo regular checkups to ensure the effectiveness of the treatment.