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Menopause diagnosisFrom: Victoria (anonymous@obgyn.net)Fri, 31 Jul 1998 13:58:38 -0500 (CDT)
I'm 46, regular periods (27 days apart, 4 days duration), no obvious menopausal symptoms except maybe night sweats. I was surprised when my doctor said the results from my recent physical indicate I am in menopause: Estradiol was 31 (PG/ML) and FSH was 20.4 (MIU/ML), HDL was 79, cholesterol 193, Chol/HDL 2.44. When blood was drawn I had finished my period about one week prior. Due to my size and family history, (5'1", 105 pounds, white, grandmother with severe osteo and mother with heart disease), the doctor has recommended prempro, even though I had a breast biopsy 6 years ago - it turned out to be an abcess. My questions: What are the relevant values for menopause for estradiol and FSH, the range that says I'm menopausal? Since my periods have always been regular and haven't stopped, can I still get pregnant? I assume the answer is yes, but the doctor had her PA tell me since I'm in menopause I can't. This is contrary to what I have read. Thanks for any information you can provide.
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