Frequently Asked Questions
Who should use the test?
Any woman who is experiencing menopausal symptoms may benefit from using the "Ru25 Plus" FSH Home Menopause Test Kit. It is recommended that you discuss the results of this test with your physician for help in interpreting the results and managing your symptoms.How do I order?
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Does your product come with a warranty?We offer a conditional warranty against product defects for a period of 60 days from date of purchase. A replacement product or money refund will be issued. Please contact customer service department. Please quote order number.
What are the advantages of a home menopause test?Home testing is more convenient and less expensive than traditional menopause testing. The test only takes 5 minutes. Most importantly, the The "Ru25 Plus" FSH Home Menopause Test Kit gives you the power and control to easily test your hormone status.
TRADITIONAL MENOPAUSE TESTING: You schedule an appointment with a doctor, have blood drawn with a needle then wait 3 to 5 days for results. It is standard to confirm elevated levels with a second test which means a return trip back to the doctors office or lab for a second blood draw and then more waiting.
The "Ru25 Plus" FSH Home Menopause Test Kit is a "Two-Test System".
Two tests are provided to be performed 5 to 7 days apart from each other.
The two-test system determines if FSH levels are elevated..., and if they remain elevated.
Is the FSH Menopause Test cleared by the FDA for over-the-counter home use and is it CLIA Waived?
Yes. Click here for FDA information about menopause home use tests.
How do I use the test? Is it easy to use?
The test is very similar to a home pregnancy test kit--it is activated with urine.
Positive results are shown in it's own window. It's that simple.
How often should I use the Menopause Test Kit?
Speak with your physician about how often you should test your FSH levels.
What is “menopause”?
The term “menopause” is a long complex series of changes beginning with perimenopause (early menopause) symptoms such as irregular/heavy menstrual cycles, hot flashes, mood swings, insomnia and fatigue through the stopping of menstrual periods for a full twelve months (menopause). Menopause, sometimes called the “change of life”, happens to all women typically between the ages of 40 to 55, but can occasionally occur as early as 35 or as late as 60. Menopause occurs when a woman has not had her menstrual period for a full 12 months. Once a woman has gone through menopause, her ovaries no longer release eggs each month, and she cannot become pregnant. However, changes in the balance of hormones that control the menstrual cycle begin several years before menopause. Negative FSH tests can occur at anytime during these changes. The changing hormone levels can cause a variety of symptoms associated with the stages of menopause.
What is “perimenopause”?
Perimenopause occurs when there are changes in the levels of the hormones that regulate a woman’s menstrual cycle. It is the time when periods become irregular or missed. Physical and emotional conditions such as hot flashes, interrupted sleep, mood swings and depression, short-term memory loss, unexplained fatigue, and vaginal dryness can happen. Fatigue (or lack of energy) is often one of the first signs of perimenopause.
What exactly does the "Ru25 Plus" FSH test measure?
The test measures FSH levels. FSH is short for Follicle Stimulating Hormone. FSH is produced by the pituitary gland at the base (bottom) of the brain. FSH is always present in the body, but the pituitary produces more of this hormone when the ovaries slow down the production of eggs. High levels of FSH are associated with low estrogen levels, thus a positive FSH level, as measured by the "Ru25 Plus" FSH Home Menopause Test can help a woman identify that her period changes are caused by “menopause”.
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