Blood test can predict when the menopause is approaching TWO YEARS in advance, study finds
(WorldNews Health)

A new blood test can accurately predict when the menopause is about to strike up to two years in advance, scientist say. There is currently no reliable way to predict when a woman will experience the menopause, and doctors rely on monitoring their periods. This means women are often caught off-guard by the negative symptoms that it causes, including low mood and hot flushes. The new test could help prepare women and encourage them to seek treatments in advance to reduce the toll it takes on their health, scientists say. It works by measuring levels of anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) in the blood. When AMH is low, it means eggs are running out. A blood test can predict when the menopause is...