| Clinical clue | Appropriate tests |
|---|---|
| Fatigue or weight gain | Thyroid-stimulating hormone level |
| Galactorrhea | Prolactin level |
| Cervicitis | Papanicolaou's test, Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae tests |
| Enlarged uterus | Pregnancy test, pelvic ultrasonography |
| Edema | Evaluation of kidney function |
| Nausea, fatigue, missed pills | Pregnancy test |
| Heavy bleeding | Coagulation profile, evaluation of endometrium for hyperplasia or carcinoma |