Overview
Your healthcare provider will perform a physical exam and a pelvic exam. They’ll also ask you about your health history. Knowing about your typical menstrual cycle, previous pregnancies or use of birth control is helpful to your provider in diagnosing POI.
Next, they will likely order blood tests to measure levels of certain hormones in your body. These include follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), estrogen and prolactin.
Other tests your provider may use include:
- A blood test (karyotype testing) to look for genetic disorders.
- A pelvic ultrasound (to look at your ovaries and uterus).
- A pregnancy test.
- Antibody tests to check for autoimmune disorders.
Providers diagnose POI if you’re younger than 40 and:
- You have no periods or abnormal periods.
- Lab tests show your hormone levels are that of a person in menopause.
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