Self Test Menopause What it is: a rapid urine test that detects the hormone FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone) at elevated concentrations, associated with the onset of menopause or reduced ovarian function.|| When to use it: useful for women who notice symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, menstrual cycle changes, or wish to assess their ovarian reserve status independently.|| How to perform it: urinate on the stick or deposit the sample in a container, wait for the tempo indicated (usually 5-10 minutes), then read the result according to the instructions.|| Interpretation of the result:| Positive result → elevated level of FSH → possible reduced ovarian function or menopause.|| Negative result → FSH within normal limits → ovarian functions still active.|| Invalid test → control line absent or ambiguous result → repeat.|| | Advantages: easy to perform, no prescription needed, allows for initial screening on menopause or changes in ovarian function.|| Limitations:| Does not provide a precise numerical value of hormone levels nor a complete diagnosis.|| Other factors (age, hormones, therapies, diseases) may influence the result.|| In case of a positive result or persistent symptoms, it is advisable to una seek gynecological and hormonal evaluation.||