What it is: a rapid urine test that detects the hormone fsh follicle-stimulating hormone at high concentration, associated with the onset of menopause or reduced ovarian function. When to use it: useful for women who notice symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, changes in the menstrual cycle, or wish to assess the status of their ovarian reserve independently in modo. How it is performed: urinate on the stick or place the sample in a container wait for the tempo indicated usually 5-10 minutes then read the result according to the instructions. Interpretation of the result: positive result high fsh level possible reduced ovarian function or menopause. Negative result fsh within normal limits ovarian functions still active. Invalid test control line absent or ambiguous result repeat. Advantages: easy to perform, without prescription, allows an initial screening for menopause or changes in ovarian function. Limitations: it does not provide a precise numerical value of the hormone level nor a complete diagnosis. Other factors age, hormones, therapies, pathologies may influence the result. In case of a positive result or persistent symptoms, a gynecological and hormonal assessment in una is advisable.
What it is: a rapid urine test that detects the hormone fsh follicle-stimulating hormone at high concentration, associated with the onset of menopause or reduced
