Menopause — Do we need to monitor our FSH? (Follicle Stimulating Hormone)

That is the question of the day.

Since Clear Blue has a commercial telling us we need to monitor our FSH, and many women will spend their hard earned money on this useless test, I thought we should investigate this more and find out why, and if, it is necessary.

In my opinion, after reading these articles, is yes to test when you are in perimenopause and no, once you have hit menopause. But you should test with your doctor, not some over the counter expensive bullshit test. Keep reading for why.

First, what is the Follicle Stimulating Hormone? I googled that question and came up with this from the Cleveland Clinic:

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/24638-follicle-stimulating-hormone-fsh

“Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) is a hormone that plays a significant role in sexual development and reproduction by affecting the function of the ovaries and testes. It works alongside luteinizing hormone (LH).”

ME: So both men and women have this hormone.

“Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) is an important hormone that has a powerful effect on sexual development and fertility. Since FSH is part of a complex web of other hormones and glands, it’s not uncommon to have…