When do women generally start menopause and how long does it last?

Nyla

I'm in my early 40's and was wondering when I should be concerned about menopause. I've been very moody lately and just don't feel like myself...could this be pre-menopause? What are some of the symptoms emotional and physical that accompany menopause? How long does menopause last?



Jerome

50 to death



Angelita

Great question. I'm going through the same. Thanks for the information. Report Abuse



Joni

When I was 15 I started to have irregular periods (2 times a month or skip 2-3 months). I would always be hot (hot flashes) too. Then, at the age of 21 I was diagnosed with POF - Premature Ovarian Failure (ran out of eggs). You can say I went through premature menopause. Check out this site for more info on symptoms of POF, which are probably similar to menopause: http://pofsupport. org/Good Luck!



Mazie

it can last years, you know there is a test at wal-mart by pregnancy test to test if you have menopause. I aunt went through it at your age. everyones different. Signs and symptoms are moody, sweating, irregular bleeding, flow change, breast tenderness. It can happen between 40-65 and can take up to five years to actually go through the whole process. (out of my nursing book)



Eloy

you have alot of it right,, also sometimes comes with alot of bleeding and weekness, along with moody and sweats, see your doctor, hell know and get you on the right track so your feeling good as you go threw this change, witch can take from 1 year to 3 :-( , but after is all said and done, youll be a new and happy woman :-)



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Can you get the menopause when you are on the pill?

Jacqulyn

I am 38and still taking the pill although recently I have been having symptoms that match the menopause, I am not sure if this is possible?



Bill

Its sounds like your going through the early signs of the menopause. You can be like this for awhile. Best to go to your doctors and get a blood test done. Also fine out if any one in your family has been through the menopause early. The pill might not be suitable for you if you are going through the menopause.



Laure

Yes it is. See you physician.



Cara

yes, my guess is that you are just pre-menopausal.



Barry

yes but by taking the pill helps reduce the effects of the menopauseyou are quite young though



Bryon

Being on the pill does not cause menopause or prevent it either. Fact of life is we all have to go through it. Unfortunately, it makes us crazy for about 10 to 20 years as we go through premenopause until we finally get to menapause.



Emilee

Unfortunately nothing can be done to avoid menopause. Forever young is not within our reach. The pill can do nothing to stop this, it's just some hormons that will soften the effects of menopause. Sorry.



Charise

Pills supply you with necessary regular hormones which makes your cycle come regularly. Menopause means ablation of this hormones. Menopausal symptoms like hot flushes and nervousness and so on but most important is irregular menses at the beginning the complete amenorrhea.



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