KNOW MENOPAUSE - ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONS
Know menopause well. Do you know, when you reach menopause, your ovary has run out of eggs to release. Menopause happens on different age between one woman to another. It starts and happens during the 12 consecutive months from when you have your last menstrual period.
Majority of women stop having menstrual period between the age of 45 to 55. The average age of menopause is 51 and others will continue to have their period up to their late 50s. Others reach menopause in their 30s, while others in their 60s.
I Should Know Menopause Well - Some FAQ
- Am I now in menopause?
- What really happens during menopause?
- Why am I so irritable?
- It's been months since my last menstrual period and my symptoms are getting more intense.
- Why is it that I hardly get a decent sleep with night sweats and hot flashes during the night.
- These are just some of the most common questions and concern during menopause.
What!!! ... Those were my exact questions and exactly what I was going through just a few years ago. My menstrual cycle were like clockwork, it will come exactly on the 28th day. I have never missed a period before but by then I have missed 2 cycles and my last period... the flow was really heavy, it was like opening a floodgate!
How can I forget... having hot flashes day and night and asking myself how and when can I get a decent sleep when hot flashes come around 3 to 5 times during the night! No wonder I get irritated easily, even simple things gets to my nerves. I will get heart palpitation and then panic will follow... I'm not the same person anymore! And another thing... I noticed my clothes shrunk and blame my husband for not using the correct setting on the washing machine when he does the laundry (I wonder why?!?!?!).
I was about to turn 50...
10 Common Symptoms During Menopause
- No menstrual period for 12 consecutive months
- Hot flashes (more frequent or intense)
- Night sweats (more frequent or intense)
- Vaginal dryness
- Aches and pains
- Trouble sleeping
- Fatigue
- Irritability
- Mood swings
- Weight gain
How to Manage Your Symptoms
Similar to how you manage your peri-menopause symptoms. Know menopause well.. and a lifestyle change is very important to manage your symptoms during menopause. Learn self-care, it is very important and is beneficial to your general wellbeing. More on how to manage your symptoms.
If you have any concern about the symptoms you're going through, it is always best to have the right information firsthand and know about menopause. Go see your doctor.
REFERENCES
https://www.menopause.org
https://www.webmd.com
"Menopause is when self-care
becomes non-negotiable"
Editha Montecillo
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