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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How do you get through menopause successfully?

Lili

It is coming in a few years or so and I do not look forward to it. Any tips?



Isiah

billions of women have gone through menopause "successfully" seeing as how it's been happening since human existence. proper nutrition, water, strength training and a positive state of mind. Only in North America do women make such a huge deal out of something so natural.



Fleta

Try not to let all the hype about the symptoms get you worrying ahead of time. It's not as horrible as the articles, books, and talk shows make it out to be. Some women have more trouble than others with loss of hormones. Memory loss, confusion, mood swings, hot and cold flashes, irregular spotty or extreme periods, dry skin, hair loss, on and on. Not all of these things happen to every woman. In my case, I had night sweats and could not wear sweaters or warm clothing because my internal thermostat was out of whack. I just dressed accordingly and used a fan in my bedroom at night. Periods came and went and then they did not come at all which was just fine with me! Peri-menopause is usually quite gradual I think. Hormone replacement therapy might help but there are also holisticherbal remedies that are very good.



Bryant

Menopause is a stage in life when a woman stops having her monthly period. It is a normal part of aging, marking the end of a woman's reproductive years. Get enough calcium. A woman going through menopause needs 1000 mg to 1500 mg of calcium a day. Avoid excessive amounts of salt to reduce bloating associated with hormonal changes. More information and remedies at http://useinfo4.blogspot. com/



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