About to use a Pregmate menopause (FSH) test?
The Pregmate app is here to support you
Tips for best result
Use first morning urine
Reduce liquid intake 2-3h before
Test at the same time
Scan in the app
How to use a menopause test strip
Collect urine
Dip the strip for 5–10 sec
Lay the strip flat
Read result in 10 min
Read or scan
How to read your results
Positive (Elevated FSH)
Negative (FSH not elevated)
Invalid
Understanding your results
A single result is just a snapshot. Repeating tests helps you see a pattern over time.
For better insight, test multiple times, about 5–7 days apart.
FSH results are most helpful when considered together with:
- Changes in your cycle
- Symptoms commonly associated with perimenopause or menopause
Examples may include:
- Changes in cycle length or missed periods
- Hot flashes or night sweats
- Sleep disturbances
- Mood changes
- Vaginal dryness
These symptoms can vary and may have different causes. They do not necessarily indicate the menopause transition on their own.
Limitations
- This test cannot diagnose menopause on its own.
- FSH levels may vary and can be affected by medications or health conditions.
- Results should be considered together with symptoms and discussed with a healthcare professional.
- Avoid testing during days of heavy menstrual bleeding.
- Hormonal medications (including contraceptives or hormone therapy) may affect results.
How your tests look in the Pregmate app
Track your results over time and understand your cycle at a glance.
Where to buy Pregmate tests
Most common questions
You can begin testing when you start noticing changes such as irregular periods, hot flashes, night sweats, or other symptoms commonly associated with the menopause transition.
Because hormone levels can change over time, testing more than once can be helpful. Repeating the test 5-7 days apart may give better insight into ongoing patterns.
Yes. Many people continue to have periods - sometimes regular, sometimes irregular - during perimenopause. Hormonal changes can begin years before periods stop completely.
Yes. Stress, sleep, diet, exercise, and overall health can influence how menopause symptoms feel and how hormone changes are experienced.
If you have ongoing symptoms, multiple positive results, or concerns about changes in your cycle or health, a healthcare professional can help evaluate your results and discuss next steps.
Menopause testing can provide insight into hormone changes that may be happening in your body. Results are most helpful when considered together with symptoms such as sleep changes, hot flashes, or cycle irregularity.
The menopause transition can last several years and varies from person to person. Hormone levels and symptoms may change gradually over time, which is why tracking patterns - not just one test result - can be helpful.
Important reminder
These FAQs are for educational purposes only and should not be used as medical advice.
If you experience unusual symptoms or are unsure about your results, consult a healthcare provider.