Menopause Signs & Symptoms
By Dawn Olsen
The word “menopause” originates from the two Greek words that mean month and terminate. If it is translated directly, menopause means “the end of the monthlies”
Most women dread the thought of going through menopause, and as for their husbands, they dread it even more! This is a time in a woman’s life that reminds her of when she was a girl and first got her period, it’s almost the same feeling, except when you get menopause you know that you are getting older! But it has to happen some time or the other; you will get it whether you like it or not, and besides, you should be proud to be a woman!
If you are wondering when you are going to experience menopause, the most common age to get it is 51, even though it can occur anytime during your thirties to your fifties. You might also be able to determine when you are likely to experience it by knowing how old your mother was when she went through it, it might not always be the same, but that’s just to give you an idea.
When To Expect The Menopause Signs Symptoms
Menopause signs symptoms can occur anytime when you are reaching the age of 51, but it can occur earlier, if this is the case, it will be called early menopause signs symptoms. This is nothing to worry about and you should just be aware of the fact that you will be hitting that stage soon and you should mentally prepare yourself for it. Here are a few of the changes one might experience that suggests menopause
Signs and Symptoms
· Sudden changes in your menstrual cycle, your periods may become heavier or lighter than normal or you may just experience irregular periods that you haven’t had before.
· Unexplainable weight gain, especially around the waist.
· Disturbed sleeping patterns that you are not used to or have not experienced before.
· Insufficient vaginal lubrication
· Night sweats accompanied by hot flushes
· Unusual mood swings
· Depression for no apparent reason
· Nervousness
What Else To Expect
It is likely that you may experience;
· Incontinence - although, if you experience this, you can perform multiple kegel exercises that might help to strengthen the muscles of your vagina and it can also help you with urinary incontinence.
· A sudden change in your sex drive – this can mean a decrease in your sex drive or an increase.
· An unusual change in short-term memory – this you should notice immediately, but there isn’t really anything you can do about it, it is one of those things life throws at you that you have to deal with for a short period of time.
Many women will experience perimenopausal symptoms for a few years before their period comes to an end. In this case, they are most likely to experience hot flushes and night sweats. The hot flushes normally take place for about a year before termination of the menstrual cycle. It might not be a big deal but it can lead to sleepless nights, which can then result in numerous negative effects.
You will know when you are experiencing hot flushes as you will feel a sudden warmness that normally starts in your chest and then goes up to your head and you may break out in a sweat. They can last for anything up to an hour, but some may only last for a few seconds.
After Menopause
Women tend to be scared, worried and anxious when it comes to menopause and having to go through it after they have experienced the menopause signs symptoms. This is understandable though once they get there, it is a known fact that they will stop their menstruating cycle and will not be able to conceive children thereafter.
Some women might feel this, while others may feel relieved and happy that they have finally reached this peak in their lives. You will not be bound to periods anymore, as many women hate this time of the month even though they understand why it is important to have it, and you will also be able to let go of the thought of becoming pregnant after you have experienced menopause; which means that you might experience a more pure sex life as the thought of pregnancy will be clear of your mind.
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Dawn M. Olsen is an Advocate for Better Women’s Health through Education, Recipe Developer, Soy Food Enthusiast and the Author of “Menopause A to Z - A Definitive Guide to Modern Menopause available online now at a http://www.menopauseatoz.com Find out more about how to deal with menopause symptoms |
