{"id":2602,"date":"2021-10-14T12:17:21","date_gmt":"2021-10-14T12:17:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/toplinemultist.wpengine.com\/theme4\/?p=2602"},"modified":"2021-10-14T12:17:21","modified_gmt":"2021-10-14T12:17:21","slug":"signs-and-symptoms-of-menopause-according-to-age","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/levine-plastic-surgery\/2021\/10\/14\/signs-and-symptoms-of-menopause-according-to-age\/","title":{"rendered":"Signs and Symptoms of Menopause According to Age\u200f"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Menopause is one of the most common events in a woman\u2019s life.\u200f<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u200fYet, as natural as menopause is in our lives, many women still don\u2019t know what to expect, leading to stress and concern. \u200f<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u200fThis is where we come in! \u200f<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u200fIn this article, we address some of the most common questions around these signs of aging, including:\u200f<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u200fThe\u200f \u200f<\/span><a href=\"\/levine-plastic-surgery\/fern-f-taisenchoy-bent-md\/gynecology\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>signs of perimenopause<\/b><\/a><b>\u200f<\/b><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u200fWhat is the menopause age?\u200f<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u200fMenopause symptoms in your 40s, 50s, and beyond\u200f<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u200fHow long does menopause last? \u200f<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u200fEach of us will have a different journey as we go through menopause, but knowing what is happening to our bodies can help ease the stress of our experience. \u200f<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>\u200fWhat Are the 3 Stages of Menopause? \u200f<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u200fMenopause is a gradual process, considered one of the natural signs of aging. It is\u200f commonly broken into 3 different stages: perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause. \u200f<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>\u200fWhat Is Perimenopause? \u200f<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u200fThis is the first stage of your journey through natural menopause and is marked by hormonal changes. It means, \u201caround menopause,\u201d and is an indicator of the end of your reproductive years. \u200f<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>\u200fWhat Is Menopause?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2604 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/levine-plastic-surgery\/theme4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/300\/2021\/11\/%E2%80%8FWhat-Is-Menopause%E2%80%8F.jpg\" alt=\"Beautiful Woman Laying in Bed While in Pain\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" \/>\u200f<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u200fMenopause is reached when a woman has not had a menstrual cycle for one full year.\u200f<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u200fThere are many signs and symptoms leading up to this point that serve as early warnings that your body is no longer producing the hormones estrogen and progesterone.\u200f<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>\u200fWhat Is Postmenopause? \u200f<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u200fThis is the period in your life following menopause &#8211; and for the rest of your life. Many of your menopausal symptoms may ease up, but this is not always the case. This is also a period of time where you need to be aware of medical conditions that come with producing lower levels of estrogen, such as heart disease and osteoporosis. \u200f<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>\u200fWhat Is My Menopause Age? \u200f<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u200fThe age at which you start going through menopause is not set. \u200f<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u200fThe average age in the United States is 51, but every woman will experience this time in her life differently, which is why talking to qualified specialists in women\u2019s health is so important. \u200f<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u200fGenerally speaking, women start to experience menopause anywhere from the ages 40 to 58, but some see these signs of aging in their 30s, and some as late as in their 60s. \u200f<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u200fAn indicator of your menopause age is when your mother or older sister(s) experienced the three stages. Experts believe family history is a significant predictor of when you yourself will go through the change of life. \u200f<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u200fMany of the signs of menopause can be present early on, and become heightened as you get closer to your 50s, as they are directly related to your hormone levels. \u200f<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>\u200fMenopause Symptoms in Your Early 40s\u200f<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u200fFor the most part, women will not start seeing changes until their mid-40s, but of course, this is not the case for all of us. \u200f<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u200fMenopause before the age of 45 is generally considered, \u201cearly menopause,\u201d and before 40, \u201cpremature menopause.\u201d In either of these situations, other factors can play a role, such as:\u200f<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u200fA history of smoking\u200f<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u200fFamily history of early or premature menopause\u200f<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u200fPrevious surgeries on the uterus or ovaries\u200f<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u200fCancer treatments\u200f<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u200fJust because it\u2019s not as common to experience the signs of perimenopause in your early 40s doesn\u2019t mean you shouldn\u2019t take changes to your cycle seriously. \u200f<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u200fThis is a great time to consult with specialists like us to ensure you don\u2019t have any other health conditions going on. This is only one of the signs of aging, so it\u2019s best to make sure! \u200f<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>\u200eMenopause Symptoms in Your Mid-to-Late 40s\u200f<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u200fHere is where you are most likely to experience the signs of perimenopause, where your ovaries produce fluctuating levels of estrogen. With this change in your hormones, your body will react in many different ways. \u200f<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u200fSkipping a period, or having them closer together is more common at this stage, as is a heavier or lighter flow than usual. \u200f<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u200fSome of the most common signs of perimenopause include: \u200f<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u200fMenstrual irregularity\u200f<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u200fVaginal dryness\u200f<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u200fHot flashes\u200f<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u200fWhile these are the more common symptoms, women can also begin early stages of the symptoms of full menopause, as we see below.\u200f<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u200fKeep in mind &#8211; you can still get pregnant in perimenopause, so ensure you are still taking the proper precautions! \u200f<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>\u200fMenopause Symptoms in Your 50s \u200f<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u200fGenerally, this is when most women will find themselves in menopause. \u200fYour body stops releasing eggs and you stop having menstrual periods. \u200f<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u200fSome of the most common signs that you are in menopause:\u200f<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u200fHot flashes or flushes\u200f<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u200fChanges of mood\/mood swings\u200f<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u200fNight sweats\u200f<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u200fVaginal dryness\u200f<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u200fTrouble concentrating\u200f<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u200fChills\u200f<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u200fIssues with sleeping\u200f<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u200fWeight gain (Your metabolism slows down)\u200f<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u200fThinner hair and dryer skin\u200f<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u200fLosing breast fullness\u200f<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u200fWeakened bladder muscles (Leading to urinary leakage)\u200f<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u200fIt is also common in menopausal and postmenopausal stages to have less interest in sexual intercourse, largely due to reduced sensation in the vagina and the dryness that accompanies these stages. Sex can simply be less arousing, and more painful. \u200f<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Menopause Symptoms in Your Mid-50s and Beyond\u200f<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u200fAt this stage, most women are in the postmenopausal phase of their lives, but may still experience symptoms from the menopausal stage, such as: \u200f<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u200fHot flashes or flushes\u200f<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u200fInsomnia\u200f<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u200fIncontinence issues\u200f<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u200fVaginal dryness\u200f<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u200fConfusion \u200f<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u200fMood swings\u200f<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u200fBecause you now have much lower levels of estrogen, you\u2019re at a higher risk for medical problems such as\u200f \u200fosteoporosis, bone fractures, and cardiovascular diseases, such as heart disease. Talk to us about all of your medical options at this stage. \u200f<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>\u200fHow Long Does Menopause Last? \u200f<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u200f\u201cHow long does menopause last?\u201d is definitely one of the most commonly asked questions, but there is no hard and fast rule about this. \u200f<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u200fThe length of each stage depends on each individual and depending on when you start perimenopause, you could be in that early stage for years before you transition to full menopausal symptoms. \u200f<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u200fAccording to a study, \u200fthe duration of menopausal symptoms such as night sweats, hot flashes and flushes (otherwise known as Menopausal Vasomotor Symptoms, or VSM), lasted an average of 7.4 years in those studied. \u200f<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>\u200fThe Role of Estrogen in Menopause<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2605 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/levine-plastic-surgery\/theme4\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/300\/2021\/11\/%E2%80%8FThe-Role-of-Estrogen-in-Menopause%E2%80%8F.jpg\" alt=\"Overheated Elderly Woman Sitting on Couch Waving Green Fan to Cool Herself\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" \/>\u200f<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u200fThe symptoms you feel throughout your menopause journey will change depending on how much estrogen you are producing. \u200f<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u200fSimply put, changes in your hormone levels are what cause your specific symptoms on your menopause journey. \u200f<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u200fThe hormone estrogen plays an especially large role here. For example, estrogen directly affects our vaginal blood flow and lubrication. \u200f<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u200fSo when we have less of that, things like intercourse can become more painful, and if we aren\u2019t properly lubricated, can cause damage to our vaginal lining and lead to other issues such as urinary tract infections (UTIs), yeast infections, and vaginitis.\u200f<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u200fHigher levels of estrogen can bring on symptoms like: \u200f<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u200fBloating\u200f<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u200fTenderness in your breasts\u200f<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u200fHeavy menstrual bleeding\u200f<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u200fOn the flip side, lower levels of estrogen can bring on: \u200f<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u200fHot flashes and night sweats\u200f<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u200fHeadaches\u200f<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/heart-disease\/skipping-a-beat--the-surprise-of-palpitations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u200fPalpitations\u200f<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u200fInsomnia and fatigue\u200f<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u200fBone loss \u200f<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u200fVaginal dryness\u200f<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>\u200fTalk to the Experts About Menopause\u200f<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u200fNot since puberty have we faced so many hormonal changes! \u200f<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u200fMenopause is distinctly different for each woman, but the signs and symptoms remain the same. We are experts in the women\u2019s health field, qualified to help you at any stage of menopause. Whether for treatments, advice, or medical attention, we are dedicated to guiding and supporting you throughout your journey. \u200f<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u200fAre you experiencing any of these signs or symptoms? We want to hear from you! Call us today or schedule an appointment with our 24\/7 online system. 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