Differential Diagnosis
Many health issues often have similar symptoms to menopause. Therefore, it is very important to discuss all of them with your doctor so that nothing will be neglected. For instance, some perimenopause signs such as menstrual irregularities, mood changes, and sweating would be noticed in hyperthyroidism. You can also stop menstruating due to hyperprolactinemia, thyroid disease, or pregnancy. More importantly, some chronic conditions like anxiety, depression, and migraines might have worsening symptoms when you reach menopause. That’s why differential diagnosis is important to identify and treat menopause early. [4]
