What are the symptoms of menopause in women?
Menopause in women refers to the period when ovarian function further declines until it finally disappears. It is a process that every woman has to go through. According to statistics from foreign sources, the mortality risk for women who experience menopause before the age of 40 is 39% higher than those who experience it between 40-44 years old, 60% higher than those between 45-49 years old, and 95% higher than those between 50-54 years old. Therefore, understanding the various factors affecting menopause and delaying the age of menopause is an issue that women cannot ignore.
So, what are the symptoms of menopause in women?
Gynecological experts introduce: Due to the different physical conditions of each woman, the symptoms experienced by women of different ages and different situations during menopause will also vary.
Common symptoms before menopause:
[1] Menstrual cycle disorder: This is the main manifestation of pre-menopausal symptoms. The menstrual cycle changes from regular to irregular vaginal bleeding. Sometimes the menstrual period extends or becomes continuous vaginal bleeding, which can last for 1-2 months without stopping. There can also be heavy vaginal bleeding, causing anemia, sallow complexion, general weakness, palpitations, and shortness of breath.
[2] Hot flashes: 75-85% of women going through menopause experience hot flashes, but only 10%-20% have severe symptoms that cause significant distress. The timing of the hot flashes in relation to menopause varies greatly. Generally, they start during the menopausal transition period and continue for varying lengths of time after menopause.
[3] Infrequent menstruation: The menstrual cycle interval is prolonged, changing from a normal 20-30 days to once every 2-3 months or even longer. The amount of menstrual flow may be normal or reduced compared to before, with the interval gradually extending to 4-5 months or half a year before menstruation stops completely.
[4] Sudden menopause: A small number of women who previously had regular menstrual cycles and periods suddenly experience menopause; some have normal cycles with gradually decreasing menstrual flow, followed by a sudden stop of menstruation.
In addition, most women experience menopause during perimenopause, and if accompanied by some symptoms of perimenopause, it can often be a troubling matter for women. Therefore, it is hoped that women can correctly face the symptoms before menopause, and if the symptoms are severe, they should promptly seek medical examination and treatment at the hospital.
Experts remind: Consuming more milk, eggs, lean meat, fish, soybeans, fruits, vegetables, and plant roots and stems rich in protein and vitamins, and obtaining calcium and vitamin D from the diet, can effectively regulate female endocrine and delay the age of menopause.
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