Do TSH Levels Indicate Menopause?

Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) levels can be used as an indicator of menopause in women, but there are other factors to consider. A study found that perimenopausal women are more likely to develop hypothyroidism, or have increased TSH levels in their blood.¹ However, elevated TSH levels could also arise due to other factors, such as age, as disclosed by another study, which suggests that TSH levels increase with age, but this does not necessarily mean that women will develop thyroid dysfunction.² Therefore, for a more accurate diagnosis of menopause or perimenopause, women should consider taking proactive testing or talking to their doctor rather than relying on their TSH levels.

A doctor can perform a physical exam and order blood tests to measure TSH levels, as well as other hormones that may help in determining the possibility of menopause! Or you can also get LifeCell's at-home Perimenopause Test kit, which can help you find out the exact reason for your unexplained hormonal signals!

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