When Having Premature Menopause Symptoms
“Is it possible for a woman to experience premature menopause symptoms even when she is not yet in her 50’s?” If you have this in query in mind, read on for some helpful information.
Perimenopause
Usually, at the age of 50, a woman experiences a change of life wherein a she no longer goes through menstruation. This is called menopause and it is diagnosed when menstruation stops for at least twelve months. However, there are cases when a woman experiences the symptoms of menopause at an earlier age of 35-45. The condition of experiencing premature menopause symptoms is called perimenopause. It is a time for the woman’s body to prepare for the change of life that will come in ten to fifteen year’s time.
Symptoms
One of the premature menopause symptoms is a change in menstruation. A woman’s period may become irregular, and may last shorter or longer. There may also be times when periods become heavier or lighter than the usual. A woman might say that she is having PMS but that may actually be perimenopause already. For example, prior to periods, she may feel fatigued which can be felt both when having PMS and perimenopause. In cases like this, a woman will have to observe if she is experiencing other symptoms that are peculiar to perimenopause and menopause like loss of libido, weight gain, fatigue, hot flashes and night sweats.
Treatments
There are several ways to alleviate the symptoms of perimenopause. There are prescription and over the counter drugs like SSRI antidepressants such as Prozac and Zoloft. There are even herbal remedies that are readily available for use like black cohosh and gingko biloba .
Doctor’s Advice
If you are suspecting that you have premature menopause symptoms, talk to your doctor. He or she will be able to diagnose if you are really having perimenopause or not after performing some thorough examination. After which, your doctor can then recommend the best course of action that you can take. He or she may suggest HRT, herbal supplements, over-the-counter treatments or a combination of several therapies.
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