Perimenopause Help

Question by Pam: when is the best time of month to test if perimenopause?
I am only in my early 40s but I am showing signs of perimenopause. I am wondering when is the best time of the month to test my hormone levels? Also is it even worth the trouble? I will be going to my regular doctor to also check that it is not something completely different going on.

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Answer by Jessemar
i don’t know about the right time to test, but i am going thru perimenopause and i was told that testing for hormone levels doesn’t usually show any difference. doctors apparently go by your symptoms, not by blood work. everyone is different so a drop or raise in hormone levels in some women will cause no symptoms, whereas others with normal levels will have hot flashes, night sweats, etc. hopefully you’ve got a good doctor who will be able to help find an answer for you.

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