Early menopause can be thought of in two different ways. You can think of early menopause in the area of perimenopause that precedes menopause or menopause that begins immediately due to surgery. Below both of these aspects will be discussed for you in greater detail for a better understanding.
Perimenopause is the process your body begins to experience as your body begins to produce less estrogen. A women’s body can begin to fluctuate in estrogen production beginning on an average between the ages of 40 to 50. Depending on hereditary issues some women may experience perimenopause in their mid to late 30’s. During perimenopause you may begin to experience hot flashes, night sweats and vaginal dryness. These symptoms can be lessened by the aid of herbal supplements, prescription medication and lifestyle changes. You will want to discuss these methods with your physician to know what choices are best for you.
Many women are under the misunderstanding that having a hysterectomy (surgical procedure removing the uterus) will bring on menopause immediately, when in fact you should experience natural menopause. If a woman has a procedure known as an Oophorectomy (surgical procedure removing the ovaries) menopause is then brought on immediately. This procedure is done often in cases where patients had cancer and for their health and life, this procedure was completed.
Early menopause is similar to menopause in the effects that the female body is changing. Estrogen levels are dropping and the body is experiencing reactions due to the changes in hormone levels. Natural menopause is where the ovaries have stopped producing estrogen entirely. When menstruation ceases for a full twelve months than a physician will diagnose a women as being in the process of menopause.
Signs of menopause can be broken up into two categories: physical symptoms and mental symptoms.
Physical Symptoms of Menopause
Mental Symptoms of Menopause
Many of these symptoms can be relieved by changes in diet and exercise. Maintaining a healthy weight, eating nutritious meals and finding ways to lower stress levels can help lessen menopause symptoms. Herbal remedies such as using black cohosh, Hawthorne flower or other herbal extracts can often help with hot flashes and night sweats. There are also hormone creams such as Hot Flash Freedom or there are prescription medications available, but with all of these methods prior to beginning a new regimen, you should consult your physician first.
Early menopause is nothing to fear or to worry over. If you are concerned that you may be experiencing early or perimenopause, speak to your physician. He or she can help you in better understanding what is best for you and your body. You can also take a trip to your local library or visit a few websites that discuss menopause. These are great tools that allow you to become more comfortable with menopause. Once you understand menopause it becomes just another cycle of life.
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