How are Menopause Check and Wechseljahre related?

The term 'Menopause Check' typically refers to a test (hormonal or DNA-based) that aims to assess a person's menopausal status or risk. 'Wechseljahre' is the German word for the menopausal transition—the natural decline in ovarian function leading to the end of menstruation. A Menopause Check may measure markers like AMH, FSH, or estradiol to provide clues about ovarian reserve or the stage of menopause. However, the evidence for such direct-to-consumer tests is limited: AMH correlates with remaining egg count but is not a standalone predictor of fertility or menopause timing. Age, cycle changes, and clinical symptoms remain more reliable. The relationship is that the check is a tool attempting to quantify aspects of the Wechseljahre process. Without clinical context, results can be misleading. Evidence: practice-based, not diagnostic. Sources: none specific in provided context.