| ENCYCLOPEDIA INDEX |
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| A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z |
Menopause |
| Overview Symptoms Treatment Prevention |
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Perimenopause; Postmenopause |
| Symptoms: |
The potential symptoms include:
In addition, the long-term effects of menopause include:
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| Signs and tests: |
| Blood and urine tests can be used to measure hormone levels that may indicate when a woman is close to menopause or has already gone through menopause. Examples of these tests include:
A Pap smear may indicate changes in the vaginal lining caused by changes in estrogen levels. A bone density test may be performed to screen for low bone density levels seen with osteoporosis. |
Menopause |
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