Are you already in the menopause? For some women, this question is not easy to answer, because the first signs of menopause occur earlier than you think. So you interpret the signs correctly.
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As a younger woman, you like to push the topic away from yourself. According to the motto: "Menopause? Is none of my business, because I'm still too young for that." But time comes faster than you think. And often one is already in it, without suspecting it. Because not infrequently are complaints that you suddenly noticed in mid-40 - such as sleep disorders - already signs of change .
When does it start?
The climacteric begins already before the menstrual period stops. When exactly is different. The estrogen production decreases in some early 40s, in others only ten years later. The average age for the menopause, the time of the last menstrual period, is 51 years. If the menopause occurs before 40, it is called "early menopause" .
How do I know?
If the cycle becomes more irregular, until it eventually disappears one day, this is the first sign of menopause . The changeover is a slow, creeping process. Some women hardly notice him, others are very struggling.
Which complaints are particularly frequent?
The technical term climacteric comes from the Greek and means something like "critical time". The most common signs of menopause are hot flashes, sleep disturbances, skin changes and mood swings to depressive moods.
What exactly happens in the body?
As in puberty, the entire hormone balance changes. Due to the declining production of estrogens and progesterone, the messenger substances in the brain get out of balance. That causes the discomfort.
When are the menopause over?
The postmenopause begins about 12 months after the last menstrual period and can then take about 10 - 15 years.
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