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Most studies show that the most common determinant of menopause in women is physical changes. Since menopause is associated with absence of estrogen in the body, the reproductive system gradually shuts down. Experts agree that the average age range of menopause in women is from 50 onwards. But there are cases wherein a woman may experience her menopause earlier, especially if she has undergone surgery, major operations or a series of therapy due to cancer and other illnesses. Other causes of early menopause are autoimmune disorders, thyroid disease, and diabetes mellitus. Basically, menopausal years are divided into three phases: the pre or peri menopause, which is distinguished for women whose ages are below 40 years old. Next are the menopausal climax years from 50 and above and the post-menopausal, which is experienced by women 50 and above. KNOWING THE SIGNS OF MENOPAUSE Experts agree that menopause pertains to the drastic changes in a woman's life that affect her physical appearance, sexual function, feelings of well-being, and overall mood. Technically, a woman is said to reach her menopause when there's an absence of a menstrual period for 12 consecutive months. Here are some of the visible symptoms of menopause: 1. Change in the pattern of menstrual periods. This can be characterized by shorter or longer span of time, lighter or heavier bleeding, and more or less time between periods. 2. Occurrence of hot flashes or hot flushes. 3. Profuse night sweating usually followed by a slight chill. 4. Sleep disturbances and trouble getting enough sleep due to physical discomfort. 5. Vaginal atrophy. This is characterized by thinning, drying, shrinking and thinning of the vagina in most women. 6. Psychological instability characterized by mood disturbances, irritability, fatigue, decreased sexual desire, and memory loss. Mood swings, crabbiness, and crying spells, which are usually caused by pent up frustration due to lack of sleep are also common. 7. Inability to concentrate or focus on tasks properly. 8. Hair issues. Women who are experiencing menopause or those may experience hair loss or thinning. A few also experience hair growth on the face. 9. Increased estrogen deficiency that leads to vasomotor instability characterized by dyspareunia, itching, dryness, bleeding, urinary frequency, urinary urgency, and urinary incontinence. 10. Skeletal problems and muscle pains such osteoporosis, joint pains, and back pains. As a woman's body adapts to the ever-changing levels of natural hormones, more and more symptoms can be traced to menopause. If you want to prepare for this natural occurrence in a woman's life, make sure that you visit your doctor so he/she can do the necessary diagnosis and recommendations that suit you personally according to your individual need.
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