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Test Code: BHE016
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Mention Age, LMP, Treatment History
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575
Test Code: BHP047
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Mention Age, LMP & If pregnant
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600
Test Code: BHC069
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Age and Gender required
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210
Test Code: BHP049
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To be collected at rest and no exercise before collection
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500
Test Code: BHF064
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Mention Age, LMP
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450
Overview
Menopause is the time in a woman's life when her period stops. It usually occurs naturally, as a biologic process in woman’s life when the function of ovaries ceases and she can no longer become pregnant. Menopause happens because the woman's ovaries stop producing the hormones estrogen and progesterone.
A woman has reached menopause when she has not had a period for one year. Changes and symptoms can start several years earlier. Hormonal changes and clinical symptoms occur gradually over a period of time generally known as perimenopause or menopausal transition leading to menopause.
Average age of menopause of an Indian women is 46.2 years, lesser than western counterparts (51 years).
Women usually might experience some of the following symptoms during menopause, or a few days to months ahead of menopause, with varying degrees of severity:
After menopause risk of certain medical conditions increases:
Indian Menopause Society (IMS), established in 1995, is committed to foster the comprehensive well-being of mature and elderly Indian women and increase awareness regarding menopause and aging through publ ic health and education activities