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Do I need a blood test to diagnose menopause?
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Dr Sarah Jarvis MBE
Your doctor can usually diagnose the menopause by your typical symptoms. Hormone blood tests are not usually needed to confirm that you are going through the menopause. However, they may be helpful in some cases - for example, in women aged under 45 years.
For more information on menopause, go to https://patient.info/health/menopause-hrt
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