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Peri/post-Menopause Lab Interpretation

Meaning

Peri/post-Menopause Lab Interpretation is the clinical specialization involving the nuanced analysis of laboratory results, specifically sex hormones (estradiol, progesterone, testosterone), gonadotropins (FSH, LH), and related metabolic markers, within the context of the female climacteric transition. Interpretation requires moving beyond standard population reference ranges to correlate the fluctuating or diminished hormone levels with the patient’s specific perimenopausal or postmenopausal symptoms. This precise interpretation is essential for determining the most appropriate and individualized Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) or supportive care strategy. It is a highly patient-centric process.