An estimated 5 million women are going through the menopause at any one time in the U.K. Hormone replacement therapy can protect women against many of the complications of the menopause osteoporosis in particular and OTC products are available for symptomatic relief. Early diagnosis and treatment is therefore clearly beneficial. Traditionally the onset of menopause occurs at around 45-50 years of age but the incidence of premature menopause is increasing and needs to be identified in women aged 35+. Women with infertility concerns may also wish to refer to this test.

You may have been feeling lethargic, irritable, over-sensitive, suffering from irregular periods, hot flushes, palpitations and/or vaginal dryness.

The Personal Screening Self Check Menopause test can show whether your symptoms are due to the onset of the menopause (the change) - a natural transition period marking the end of your normal menstrual cycle.

This screening test relies upon detection in a biological system therefore it is possible that it may not be 100% accurate in every case. Occasionally the test may produce a false positive or a false negative result. As with all screening tests therapeutic decisions should not be based on any single result or method. In the case of unexpected results or symptoms consult your doctor or pharmacist for advice.

If any symptoms you do have persist you should consult your GP as they may indicate the presence of another disorder.