Menopause at age 50

It is normal for women to go through menopause at the age of 50. Most women actually go through menopause between the ages of 48 and 60. Menopause means a decline in ovarian function, the disappearance of fertility, and the secretion of estrogen will decrease with age, but don't worry about this. Proper daily care can also keep your body healthy. Do more outdoor activities and pay attention to combining nutritious foods to nourish your body.

Menopause represents the decline of ovarian function, depletion of estrogen secretion, cessation of menstruation, and termination of reproductive function. It is generally divided into three stages: premenopause, menopause and postmenopause. Menopause is calculated based on the time of a woman's last menstrual period. Most women go through menopause naturally between the ages of 45 and 55.

The sudden and obvious lack of estrogen after menopause can cause some discomfort, and some people may experience it before menopause. It is often manifested by changes in mood and emotions, irritability, excitability, insomnia, anxiety, inner uneasiness, depression, paroxysmal facial flushing, hot flashes, sweating, dry and itchy skin, sometimes a crawling feeling on the skin, loss of skin elasticity, increased wrinkles, gradual muscle relaxation, occasional pain, fatigue or weakness, headache, dizziness and unstable blood pressure, etc. These symptoms are called menopausal syndrome.

1. Recent symptoms

(1) Menstrual disorders

(2) Vasomotor symptoms

(3) Symptoms of autonomic dysfunction

(4) Psychoneural symptoms

2. Long-term symptoms

(1) Urogenital tract symptoms

(2) Osteoporosis

(3) Alzheimer's disease

(4) Cardiovascular disease

examine

1. Serum follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and estrogen (E2) determination

FSH>10U/L during the menopausal transition period indicates a decrease in ovarian reserve function. Amenorrhea, FSH>40U/L and E2<10-20pg/ml indicate ovarian reserve failure.

2. Clomiphene stimulation test

Take clomiphene orally from the fifth day of menstruation, 50 mg per day, for a total of five days. Measure serum follicle-stimulating hormone on the first day of stopping the medication. If serum FSH>12U/L, it indicates a decrease in ovarian reserve function.