Just as for all other conditions, your physician will take a detailed history. He/ she will especially focus on:

• Your present symptoms, their severity and factors that worsen them;
• Any health problems in the past, with special emphasis on any unusual physical or mental trauma just prior to the onset of menopause;
• Past frequency of menstrual cycles, its duration, associated symptoms, etc.;
• Number of pregnancies, their outcome and problems, if any, during pregnancy or delivery;
• Specific health problems in your family;
• Your likes, dislikes, habits, etc.; and
• Your mental make-up.

Your physician may also recommend various tests such as blood tests, urine tests, pap smear, etc., to eliminate the possibility of serious health problems.

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