Your menstrual cycles come to a stop during menopause. Once you’ve gone 12 months without a period, it’s diagnosed. Although menopause can occur in your 40s or 50s, the average age in the US is 51.
A normal biological process, is menopause. Yet, menopause’s physical and mental symptoms, such as hot flashes, can cause sleep disturbances, low energy levels, and emotional health issues. There are numerous efficient therapies available, ranging from hormone therapy to lifestyle changes.
Why Postmenopause Matters?
It’s important to pay attention to when menopause begins for one major reason: If you experience post-menopausal vaginal bleeding, it’s important to see your doctor as it may indicate a serious medical issue.
Symptoms
- Irregular periods
- Vaginal dryness
- Hot flashes
- Chills
- Night sweats
- Sleep problems
- Mood changes
- Weight gain and slowed metabolism
- Thinning hair and dry skin
- Loss of breast fullness
Signs and symptoms, including changes in menstruation can vary among women. Most likely, you’ll experience some irregularity in your periods before they end.
HOW POSTMENOPAUSE AFFECTS THE BODY?
Heart 0r Cardiovascular System
The inner layer of arterial walls may respond favourably to oestrogen, regulating blood flow. According to the American Heart Association, scientists think that the drop in oestrogen following menopause may contribute to the rise in heart disease among post-menopausal women. If you start taking oestrogen early or within ten years of naturally reaching menopause, it has an associated cardiovascular benefit even if the risk of heart disease increases after this time.
Bone 0r Skeletal System
At menopause, there is a direct correlation between bone loss and the absence of oestrogen. Osteoporosis, a disorder that makes bones brittle and weak, is more common among women who have had menopause.
Sexuality
The natural lubrication in the vaginal walls is preserved by oestrogen. Reduced oestrogen after menopause makes the vaginal tissues thinner and more vulnerable to irritation during sex, or it can cause them to dry up. This can raise the risk of genitourinary syndrome of menopause, commonly known as atrophic vaginitis or vaginal atrophy, and urinary tract infections.
Metabolism
Reduced estrogen may lower your metabolic rate, which prompts your body to store fat instead of burning it. But menopause alone isn’t to blame. Age-related weight gain often occurs with a natural decrease in physical activity.
Way ahead
It is normal and typical for women in the perimenopause to skip periods. Menstrual cycles frequently skip a month and come back, or skip several months and then resume for a few months. Periods also typically occur on shorter cycles, making them more frequent. Pregnancy is still possible despite irregular periods. Consider a pregnancy test if you have missed a period but are unsure if the menopausal transition has begun.
Keep up with regular visits with your doctor for preventive health care and any medical concerns. Continue getting these appointments during and after menopause.
