Menopause - is a natural process in the body of the woman, testifying about the expiring fertility. Manifestations of its unpleasant and heavy for the fair sex. And everyone is looking for ways to mitigate the process and make it more comfortable and portable.
In modern medicine there are such methods. And today we can menopause, despite the length, make it practically invisible to women.
When menopause begins?
All different. But to say that menopause can be only once since the last menstrual period has passed 2 years. However, menopausal symptoms can manifest itself much earlier.
Medical statistics show that modern women, menopause occurs between the ages of 51-53 Although this range is, of course, much broader. Thus menopause may accelerate, e.g., gynecological surgery.
characteristic symptoms
The onset of menopause is marked by a fall in hormone levels. It comes in so-called "premenopause" (for 3-5 years before actual menopause). And with it, a woman happen:
1. Irregular menses with scanty or, conversely, too copious (gap between such menstruation can reach several months).
2. Vaginal dryness, as the decline of hormones leads to a decrease in production of vaginal lubrication.
3. Excess weight. Women's metabolism slows down with the onset of menopause, which contributes to weight gain. However, if the woman leads an active lifestyle and following the diet, the fat on the sides is not going to.
4. Tides - a change of the heat to the cold throughout the body. At first, this symptom is poorly marked, then it becomes extremely bright and hard.
5. Night sweats that can even disrupt sleep. When a woman suddenly becomes wet "as a mouse", then it is difficult to fall asleep again.
6. Changes in mood. Hormonal changes rocking the "pendulum" of women's moods from one extreme to another in a relatively short period of time.
7. Significant changes in the hair skin. They become drier, thinner. In addition, the women begin to exfoliate and break nails.
8. Frequent urination and even urinary incontinence as the muscles of the pelvic day a woman considerably weakened.
On average, menopause in women lasts from 4.5 to 7.5 years. In this case, the starting point is the last menstrual period. And the more regular symptoms of menopause symptoms, the longer it lasts.
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