Study, career, family: For most women, life planning looks something like this. On average, we always have children later. Self-realization, career goals or partnership are more important. But what if it's too late for family planning at some point? For many women a shock: premature menopause. It is estimated that one in every 100 women is affected.
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- What are early menopause?
- What can be done against the early menopause?
- This woman has had a baby despite premature menopause.
Imagine, you have just run out of business, you are actually ready for children, but before you want to enjoy a bit of your freedom before. This is how many women are in their early thirties.
But then the shock diagnosis of the gynecologist: The menopause has already begun. Most young women who go to menopause too early feel the same way. The premature menopause come gradually and are not properly classified due to the age.
What are early menopause?
The early menopause starts between 35 and 40 years. The hormone progestin decreases in the body. Cycle fluctuations can occur. The estrogen in the body quickly becomes less. Hot flashes or mood swings are now a problem for many women. After the last menstrual period the postmenopause begins. Estrogen and progestin are barely produced anymore. The risk of osteoporosis increases.
Sleep disorders, hot flashes and mood swings are perceived differently. In many young women, premature menopause is not discovered until they stop taking the pill. The Reglblutung is completely out and a physical cause is not found.
A shock to the affected women: Never again prevent, no own children and no more bleeding! Normally, menopause sets in at 52 years old. Nobody expects to enter the menopause at the age of 30.
What can be done against the early menopause?
If you are unsure, you should go to the doctor. An irregular cycle with particularly heavy bleeding can be a symptom. The doctor can check the existing oocytes by ultrasound. In addition, a blood test is performed to check the levels of estradiol, follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and anti-Müller hormone (AMH). This blood analysis must be repeated several times as the values may vary. A clear indication is the permanent absence of bleeding.
The affected women need hormone replacement therapy. In premature menopause, the risk of developing osteoporosis is very high, which the body lacks the hormone estrogen.
This woman has had a baby despite premature menopause.
These creams are the right care during menopause
NEOVADIOL COMPARATIVE ACTIVE COMPLEX, day care 50 ml from L'Oreal, around 30 euros
LUMINIOUS INTENSIVE CREAM, Day Care by Erno Laszlo, 50 ml, 150 Euro
COUGAR SKIN ZERO GRAVITY, day care by Rodial, 50 ml, around 100 Euro
