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Postmenopausal Hormone Status

Meaning

Postmenopausal Hormone Status describes the characteristic profile of circulating sex steroids and gonadotropins in a woman who has experienced 12 consecutive months of amenorrhea, marking the permanent cessation of ovarian function. This status is defined by significantly low levels of estrogen and progesterone, coupled with markedly elevated levels of the pituitary gonadotropins, Luteinizing Hormone (LH) and Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH). Clinically assessing this status is crucial for evaluating symptoms, determining the need for hormone replacement therapy, and assessing long-term health risks related to estrogen deficiency, such as bone loss and cardiovascular changes.