Symptoms of menopause in a 49-year-old woman

Women will gradually enter menopause when they are between 45 and 55 years old. Menopause is of great significance to women. It means that women have entered another stage of life. The symptoms during menopause are also more obvious, especially in terms of menstruation, which often leads to infrequent and late menstruation. In addition, there will be certain symptoms in psychological emotions, skin, etc.

Symptoms of menopause in a 49-year-old woman

1. Infrequent menstruation

The interval between menstrual cycles is long, from the normal 20 to 30 days to 2 to 3 months or even longer. The menstrual flow may be normal or less than before, and the interval between menstruation may gradually increase to 4 to 5 months or half a year, and then stop completely.

2. Menstrual cycle disorders

The normal menstrual cycle changes to irregular vaginal bleeding, and sometimes the menstrual period is prolonged or becomes continuous vaginal bleeding, which continues for 1 to 2 months. Heavy vaginal bleeding may also occur, and the patient may develop anemia, sallow complexion, general fatigue, palpitations, and shortness of breath. In severe cases, hemoglobin may be significantly reduced. Some women have repeated bleeding, but generally after 1 to 2 years, menstruation stops completely. At this time, the doctor should conduct a detailed examination, first excluding bleeding caused by tumors. For women over 40 years old, a comprehensive examination or endometrial biopsy should be performed. After excluding the tumor, treatment is then continued for menopausal menstrual disorders. Menstrual cycle disorders are most common before menopause.

3. Sudden menopause

A small number of women have had normal menstrual cycles and periods in the past, but now suddenly go into menopause; others have normal cycles, with only a few periods where the amount of menstruation gradually decreases, and then menstruation suddenly stops. It was reported that 282 women with natural menopause were observed and found that 40 of them had sudden menopause, accounting for 14.1%. Therefore, the majority are the first two manifestations.

What to do about menopause?

1. Wear several layers of clothing, preferably cotton. If you get hot flashes, take off your outer clothing. Also, drink a glass of cool water or cold juice when a hot flash starts.

2. Wear cotton pajamas and keep the bedroom cool. Put extra sheets on your bed. When hot flashes occur, wet the top sheet and remove it.

3. Pay attention to your diet, don’t drink alcohol, and don’t eat spicy food.

4. Keep exercising. Some women find that regular exercise can lessen the effects of hot flashes and help them sleep better.

5. Eat more tofu. Beans contain a substance from the same family as estrogen that may help relieve symptoms like hot flashes. You can also drink cool soy milk when hot flashes start.

6. Be patient. The symptom of menopause is “rabbit’s tail – it can’t grow longer”. It will gradually disappear within 3-5 years at most.