Screening for Menopause

The purpose of screening is early diagnosis and treatment. Screening tests are usually administered to people without current symptoms, but who may be at high risk for certain diseases or conditions.

Because menopause is a natural process in every womans life, there are no screening guidelines for menopause.

References:

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists website. Available at: http://www.acog.org/ . Accessed February 14, 2006.

National Institute on Agingwebsite. Available at: http://www.nia.nih.gov/ . Accessed February 14, 2006.

Last reviewed February 2007 by Jeff Andrews, MD

Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.