At what age do women enter menopause?

Menopause is a syndrome that every woman hates very much, because women in this period are usually irritable, bad-tempered, and will lose their temper over the slightest thing, making the whole family frightened. But this is a symptom that most women will experience. So, when does menopause generally occur? Next, let us take a deeper look at the menopause that troubles all female friends.

The most typical symptoms of menopausal syndrome are hot flashes and flushing. Menopausal syndrome mostly occurs between the ages of 45 and 55. 90% of women may experience symptoms of varying severity. Some people begin to experience symptoms during the menopausal transition period and the symptoms last for 2 to 3 years after menopause. For a few people, the symptoms may not be alleviated or disappear until 5 to 10 years after menopause. Women who undergo artificial menopause often experience menopausal syndrome 2 weeks after the operation, which peaks 2 months after the operation and lasts for 2 years.

1. Menstrual changes Changes in the menstrual cycle are the earliest clinical symptoms of perimenopause. There are three types:

(1) The menstrual cycle becomes longer, the menstrual volume decreases, and eventually menopause occurs.

(2) Irregular menstrual cycles, prolonged menstrual periods, increased menstrual flow, and even heavy or continuous bleeding, which then gradually decreases and stops.

(3) Sudden cessation of menstruation is less common. Because the ovaries do not ovulate, estrogen levels fluctuate, making endometrial cancer more likely to occur. For patients with abnormal bleeding, a diagnostic curettage should be performed to rule out malignant transformation.

2. Vasomotor symptoms

The main manifestations are hot flashes and sweating, which are manifestations of unstable vasomotor function and the most prominent characteristic symptoms of menopausal syndrome. It can occur in about 3/4 of women who experience natural menopause or artificial menopause. Hot flashes start in the chest, move to the head and neck, and then spread throughout the body. In a few women, hot flashes are only confined to the head, neck, and breasts.

The above is some relevant content about menopause. In fact, there is no need to be too afraid of menopause. Female friends can eat more protein-rich foods, drink more water, eat more fresh fruits and vegetables, maintain a good attitude, stay calm, don't smoke or drink, and family members should give more care, encouragement and comfort to menopausal women.