What can be mistaken for menopause?
Menopause Misdiagnosis
- Ovarian Cancer. Ovarian cancer affects more than 23,000 American women a year. ...
- Thyroid Issues. Because hormones are imbalanced during menopause, symptoms of hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism might be overlooked by a doctor when prescribing treatments. ...
- Ogliomenorrhea.
How do I know if my symptoms are menopause or something else?
Your periods become irregular.This is the classic sign that you are on your way to menopause. Your periods may come more often or less often, be heavier or lighter, or last longer or shorter than before. When you're in perimenopause, it can be hard to predict when, or if, your next period may come.
