subject: Symptoms of Menopause [print this page] Symptoms of Menopause Symptoms of Menopause
The advent of menopause is not pleasant. Physical, emotional as well as mental upheavals will mark the start of menopause. One cannot find sufficient information such as handbooks etc., which will help one to learn about the symptoms of menopause. These changes are unique to each woman before the first stage of menopause called perimenopause set in. But the general signs of menopause would be the following.
The ages between 42 and 56 are the most common ages for menopause to occur. The women will now under go the various changes - stop menstruating; lose fertility and will move into post childbearing stage.But please remember that entering menopausal stages does not imply that you are growing old. In fact you can live your life to the fullest without any worries.
There are several changes during these stages of menopause. As the main change is the lowering of calcium in the body due to hormonal changes, osteoporosis is the immediate onset. There is loss of immunity and results in heart disease, diabetes and incidental illnesses.
Menopause's 3 stages
There are three stages to menopause. The first stage is the perimenopause. There are irregular periods and spotting during this stage because of fluctuating hormone secretion.There is a general misconception that once you enter this it is impossible to conceive.Conceiving is difficult during this stage is the common belief. ovulation is irregular with eggs being released during this stage of menopause.On average a woman lives in this stage for 5 years but there are reports that sometimes women experience this stage for 15 years too.The major symptoms associated with perimenopause are hot flashes, night sweats and irritation.
In this second stage there is no menstruation.This stage is simply known as menopause and age of the woman is usually around 51 years. But only if menstruation does not occur for a whole year. The signs of menopause are headaches, hot flashes and mood swings.
The final stage is said to be postmenopause. Hot flashes and night sweats will be absent. But other diseases will raise their heads - osetoporosis, heart diseases and UTI.
In general women are apprehensive and scared about menopause so much that they sometimes overlook the signs of menopause.
