How Do You Tell The Stages Of Menopause?
Menopause has very clear and concise stages to go through. Knowing what they are can help you determine where you are in the cycle. Premenopause Premenopause is debated. Some feel it is the entire reproductive time period before you start to get symptomatic. Others believe it just is when the woman is fixing to become symptomatic. Wherever the line is drawn, premenopause is when you are beginning to get menstrual changes but aren’t yet getting other hormonal symptoms such as hot flashes. This is typically in the mid to late 40’s. However, it can begin anytime from the mid 30’s to the 50’s of your life. Perimenopause Perimenopause are those that are feeling full on symptoms of menopause; the hot flashes, the headaches, erratic and sporadic periods, and the vaginal dryness. The average age for women to hit perimenopause is around age 47. You are beginning to lose estrogen and will show signs of this via bodily changes. Mental confusion may set in. Menopause Menopause is when your menstru
