What are the ages and symptoms of menopause in women?

What women fear most is that after reaching a certain age, they start to become nagging and annoy others. However, there is a symptom that most women will experience, and we call it menopause. Menopause usually occurs in women between the ages of 40 and 50. Below, the editor has compiled some information about menopause for your reference.

The most typical symptoms of menopausal syndrome are hot flashes and flushing. Menopausal syndrome mostly occurs between the ages of 45 and 55. 90% of women may experience symptoms of varying severity. Some people begin to experience symptoms during the menopausal transition period and the symptoms last for 2 to 3 years after menopause. For a few people, the symptoms may not be alleviated or disappear until 5 to 10 years after menopause. Women who undergo artificial menopause often experience menopausal syndrome 2 weeks after the operation, which peaks 2 months after the operation and lasts for 2 years.

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

The main manifestations are 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.

The above is some relevant information compiled by the editor. Ladies, don’t worry too much, this is something that almost everyone has to go through. When menopause comes, try to maintain an optimistic, positive and peaceful attitude, don't be too upset about anything that happens, and your family should also give you appropriate comfort and care.