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"Doubts but timing test gives menopause for thought"

The Australian

Source: The Australian

Published: 28 Jun 2010

Category: Diagnostic Test

Rating: (3 stars)

Keywords: menopause, fertility, blood, test, research, Tehran

what they said (Hover the mouse cursor over underlined words for more info)

WOMEN as young as 20 could take a blood test to learn the precise age at which they will no longer be able to have babies.

The original article can be found at: http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/nation/doubts-but-timing-test-gives-menopause-for-thought/story-e6frg6nf-1225884948057

how did it rate? (more information)

Criteria Rating
Total Score 5 of 9
Availability of Test Satisfactory (?)
Novelty of Test Satisfactory (?)
Diagnostic Options Not Satisfactory (?)
Disease Mongering Satisfactory (?)
Evidence Not Satisfactory (?)
Quantification of diagnostic accuracy and benefits Not Satisfactory (?)
Potential harms of Testing Not Satisfactory (?)
Costs of Testing Satisfactory (?)
Sources of Information Satisfactory (?)
Relies on Press Release Not Applicable

what we said (Hover the mouse cursor over underlined words for more info)

The story bases on preliminary findings from a study to test when women lose their fertility. The story, one of many about these findings, is slightly unclear on the difference between the new test (which will not be available for at least 6 years) and the currently available test.

It is good to see a local expert opinion included in the story.

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