Ovulation in perimenopause: what is worth paying to find out
This question is about your own cycles, and the visit that answers it has a cost worth knowing first.
Who can tell you whether you still ovulate
Ask a clinician, who can look at your own cycles and history. Before you go, read the patient pages below and write down what you have noticed about your cycles, with dates, so the visit can answer the question for you.
What to know before you ask
Start with patient education from The Menopause Society and its page on menopause symptoms. Check them for what is known in general. Then bring what you read to your clinician.
If a clinic suggests testing to answer a question like this, the fair thing to ask is what the test costs and what you would learn from it.
Before you book: a cycle diary and a price list
Begin by writing down what you have noticed about your cycles, with dates. At the visit, ask what the clinic would do to look into it and the price of each step, and ask whether the first visit fee covers the results discussion.
A quote is not a diagnosis
Whether you still ovulate is a question for a clinician who knows your cycles, and a clear quote for any testing does not stand in for their advice.