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The Signs and Symptoms That Cause By Perimenopause

October 15th, 2009 by Menopause | No Comments | Filed in Perimenopause

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Women should keep in mind that pre-menopause is a process which leads to the real menopausal stage. The gradual decline in the women’s reproductive system produces various signs and symptoms to crop up from time to time. In some ways, it simply teaches your body to adapt to the full effect of the situation.

Pre-Menopausal Stage

Pre-menopausal is the phase where the changes in a female’s reproductive system are marked by hormonal imbalance and irregularities as functional ovaries reduce and hormone production decreases. Some female experience these pains for a span of a few months but may even last for a year depending on how their body matures and deal with the condition.

Common Signs And Symptoms

Signs and symptoms before the real menopause stage are easily seen with mood swings, periodic hot flashes and irregular menstrual period. These are just the common ones which all women feel when they under pre-menopausal. Sleeping disorder is also a sign which a woman is undergoing pre-menopausal. Constant bouts of weakness and fatigue may trigger a change in their body clock resulting to an abnormality in their sleeping patterns like wide awake during the night and fast asleep during the day.

Pre-menopausal women might also have constant mood swings and there were claims that these bouts of sadness are unexplained, unable to determine why and how it occurs. These sudden emotional outbursts might lead to intense anxiety attacks and anger as well as resulting to deep depression which may prove to be a risk if left unchecked. It was also observed that women who are under pre-menopausal might suffer from increased blood pressure, random bouts of palpitations, weight loss or weight gain because of changes in their metabolic rhythm.

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How to Cope With Perimenopause

August 1st, 2009 by Menopause | 2 Comments | Filed in Perimenopause

Perimenopause is the transitional period before menopause setting when the lady begins feeling some sort of irregularities in her menstrual cycle accompanied by complications like mood swing, hot flush and unconditional irritations. Menopause in commonly starts at the age of 50-55 however the symptoms of Perimenopause may start bothering women from their late 30’s to early 40’s of age.

Even though menopause sets in average 50-55 of age of a woman, Perimenopause tends to be in average women by 40-45 years of age. Out of an extensive research, a fact has been revealed that over-exposure to environmental toxins is one of the main factors for setting early Perimenopause in average women, where stress is another dominant factor for this faster initiation of perimenopause in today’s social scenario.

But when a lady is in Perimenopause cycle and she is still having her period, irrespective of irregularities, it is chance to restore the lost normalcy in menstrual cycle and delay the setting of menopause by certain modification of life style issues. Once you are having some of the irritating symptoms for Perimenopause, you should begin doing light exercise at the first occurrence. Exercise improves brain function, blood circulation level of body and logical frame of mind.

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Perimenopause Guide

July 19th, 2009 by Menopause | 1 Comment | Filed in Perimenopause

Most people have heard of menopause before however many are not aware that there are actually different classifications of menopause which namely perimenopause and post menopause. Perimenopause is the stage that takes place before menopause actually sets in and post menopause is the phase immediately afterwards.

The Perimenopause Stage

Perimenopause is the phase of a woman’s life that begins several years before menopause and the average length is four years however this can vary from one case to another. There are some very obvious signs which most women notice and let them know that they are experiencing perimenopause. This is generally the body’s way of telling her that her menstruation cycle is ending.

You might also experience your first hot flashes that can be perimenopause symptoms when they happen early on. Other symptoms might be breast tenderness, bladder issues, vaginal dryness or a decrease in your libido.

A missed period for instance is often one of the first symptoms a woman experiences when she starts perimenopause and she may mistake this for pregnancy. This is why doctors recommend that if you’re over the age of thirty particularly and you experience any of these symptoms you get in to see your physician as soon as you can in order to get a proper assessment and diagnosis.

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Perimenopause Symptoms FAQ (Part 2)

June 30th, 2008 by Menopause | No Comments | Filed in Perimenopause

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I am feeling so emotional lately. Is this from the changes in my hormones?

Your mood changes could be caused by a lot of factors. Some researchers believe that the decrease in estrogen triggers changes in your brain causing depression. Others think that if you’re depressed, irritable, and anxious, it’s influenced by other symptoms you’re having, such as sleep problems, hot flashes, night sweats, and fatigue-not hormonal changes. Or, it could be a combination of hormone changes and symptoms. Other things that could cause depression and/or anxiety include:

* Having depression during your lifetime

* Feeling negative about menopause and getting older

* Increased stress

* Having severe menopause symptoms

* Smoking

* Not being physically active

* Not being happy in your relationship or not being in a relationship

* Not having a job

* Not having enough money

* Low self-esteem (how you feel about yourself)

* Not having the social support you need

* Regretful that you can’t have children anymore (more…)

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Perimenopause Symptoms FAQ (Part 1)

June 20th, 2008 by Menopause | No Comments | Filed in Perimenopause

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What is perimenopause?

It is the time leading up to menopause (when you have not had your period for twelve months). During perimenopause, your body starts making less of certain hormones (estrogen and progesterone), and you begin to lose the ability to become pregnant.

How long does perimenopause last?

It varies. Women normally go through menopause between ages 45 and 55. Many women experience menopause around age 51. However, perimenopause can start as early as age 35. It can last just a few months or a few years. There is no way to tell in advance how long it will last OR how long it will take you to go through it. (more…)

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