Non of the hormone tests are particularly good at assessing this as they fluctuate. It would be reasonable to check your FSH if you are concerned you may be menopausal

The Mirena IUD is the preferred choice but you could consider taking the combined pill continuously for 3 months thereby trying to avoid the fluctuations in your hormone levels. Another option is to use a gnRH analogue for 3-6 months which temporarily stops your hormones working and you can use add ...

Even though your body weight has normalised if you have had no periods for 9 months with no other reason I would presume that you are perimenopausal. There is little point in doing a blood test as even if it did show normal blood test results this could only be for one cycle and you are likely to be...

This is very difficult as if you have tried HRT in the past and it was at the correct dose and it has not worked then I doubt your symptoms are due to your low oestrogen. As you are menopausal then you will have low oestrogen levels anyway and a blood test won’t help diagnose your problems. I am sor...

Endometriosis can cause terrible pain and be very unpleasant. The best way of keeping control in a young person and avoiding an operation is to try and take the combined pill continually or with a break every 3 months. Another option would be to try a Mirena IUS as you are trying to avoid the cyclic...

Hi no I don’t think you are too old to have a baby keep trying but it may take longer as your body has fewer eggs and the body is less good at selecting the good ones so it may take longer. General health is important including your weight. If you have been trying longer than 6 months then it may be...

Hi there it may be that you have a prolapse. This could be the front wall or the back wall of the vagina or possibly the top ( vault). It would be worth seeing a specialist in women’s health physiotherapist initially to check you are doing your pelvic floor exercises properly whilst you are waiting ...