What are the signs of menopause in women?

For many women, when they reach a certain age, their bodies will undergo some changes. For example, as you get older, your menstruation will stop, which is a big change for women. It is better to learn more about health knowledge in this area and be mentally prepared in advance because physical changes are more beneficial to your health. Below, the editor will talk about in detail some of the signs of menopause in women. Let’s find out now!

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: mainly manifested as 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. Patients experience burning sensation and redness of the skin in the area of ​​the flush, followed by explosive sweating. The duration varies from a few seconds to several minutes, and the frequency of attacks ranges from several times to 30 to 50 times a day. It is easily triggered at night or under stress. This vascular instability can last for 1 year, sometimes up to 5 years or longer.

Through the above introduction, everyone should now be clear about some signs that women's bodies will show before menopause. After understanding this knowledge, you can now make timely preparations to adapt to the changes in your body and spend your later years in healthier style.