Is 46 too young to be going through menopause?

Ariana

Cycle has pretty much come to a hault since I was 44 ( occasional cycles maybe every 4 months) but now nothing since october 2008. No hot flashes though,,, no signs of what comes with menopause. Any other reasons for it this to occur? I had severe stress ( husband passed away) in the last entire year.



Christene

My mom was in her early 40s and it was considered "normal", though a little early. Once you've had no period for 6 months your considered to be done them. If your not having anything like hot flashed, well either your very lucky or it COULD be stress. If your worried, talk to a doc, but for not I wouldn't worry. Good luck!



Delaine

No..menopause occurs in 40-50 age group so its normal



Susanna

No it's not - 40 plus is the normal age range. Although it could be down to stress as well - the only way to tell really is if you go to the doctor.



Earl

Nope, its normal.



Jonie

It could be menopause but it could also be the stress affecting your period. You might be going through a pre-menopausal stage.



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Could this be the start of the menopause?

Alana

HiI am 42 and for the last 12 months or so my periods have been more painful than before. Also the blood tends to be browner for the first couple of days and the last day. The period isn't stopping or slowing down but getting slightly heavier. I wondered if these were signs of the start of the menopause. I'm not having other symptoms (that I'm aware of - hotness etc), just the change in the period.



Dewayne

Menopause is defined as a woman's last menstrual period. The average age of menopause is 51, so you may be perimenopausal? Maybe this menopause self-assessment questionnaire might give you some action steps?



Abel

Hi - it could be the Perimenopause period; the years leading up to actual Menopause. However, uterine pain (or pain in that area) that is NOT normal to you, should always be investigated by your Doctor. You could have a fibroid (or several) and these can cause heavier flow than normal. Whilst you are at the Doctors, you could ask for a blood test for menopause, which detects follicle-stimulating hormone in the blood. The results, the levels of FSH, can indicate changes, especially when compared to typical hormone levels and previously measured hormone levels. This test might be a good idea for you, as you are not displaying other obvious signs of menopause. If you can, find out from your mother and your maternal grandmother when they began their menopause; this will provide you with a good indicator of when you can expect yours to start. Good luck.



Gonzalo

Your family doctor can take a blood test which will tell you if you are approaching the perimenopause (mentioned in previous answer). Your experience sounds exactly the same as mine. I didn't get any hot flushes until I reached 50, and then only for a couple of years. My menopause was nothing at all like my mother's and grandmothers' as I was brought up in a different era with better nutrition and social conditions, so family stuff is not always relevant. ps I don't know who gave David a negative point as he gave a valid answer.



Meg

menopause starts at about the age of 50. im not really sure, but i think the symptoms is you don't get your period anymore when u have menopause. But if want freedom from menopause then take MENOQUIL and see change in your life.



Jake

don, t sweat it(no pun intended). my wife started early with irregular periods. the night sweats caused by hormone changes were really bad. she, s basically past all of that, and never misses the entire process at all.



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When is the earliest a woman can start menopause?

Hermelinda

Can it start in their 30's? Or is that way too early?



Bernetta

Some women have been known to begin menopause in their 20's. Yes, it IS too early, but at the same time with all the hormones being injected into our foods and beverages, our bodies hormonal systems are out of whack. So yes, while 30's is too young, unfortunately it's far more common than people would think.



Noemi

depends on family history...some people get their periods really early so therefore they start menopause early. Say you get your period when you are 8-10..you will probably get menopause in your mid 30s - late 30s



Nikole

Women in their twenties can go into menopause and it is called premature menopause. The causes of this need to be explored by a doctor. Thirty is not unheard of but not normal so if you think this is happening you need to schedule an appointment.



Jennine

In some rare cases, menopause can be start during the early age. However it will be advisable to consult your doctor about the symptom you experience before you take any action to treat it.



Giselle

Every woman, since the dawn of humanity, has gone through menopause. Menopause is a natural event in every woman's life. You're not sick, but you sure don't feel good! Grandmother called it "the change of life." It's simply the body deciding you don't have to get pregnant anymore. Whee! That's the good part. Unfortunately, the transition from being a fertile woman to a healthy, happy non-fertile woman has some uncomfortable symptoms. You know what they are. You're probably experiencing them. Menopause can start from 30 - 40, depending with your health



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