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How long does premature menopause last?
Perimenopausal symptoms can last four years on average. The symptoms associated with this phase will gradually ease during menopause and postmenopause. Women who’ve gone an entire year without a period are considered postmenopausal. Hot flashes, also known as hot flushes, are a common symptom of perimenopause.
What is the most common early symptom of perimenopause?
Irregular periods are the most common symptom of perimenopause. But it’s important to know when to talk to your healthcare provider about your periods. Sometimes, irregular bleeding can point to an underlying problem. You can lower your risk of complications by seeking treatment when necessary.
What is the earliest menopause can start?
Menopause that happens before age 40 is called premature menopause. Menopause that happens between 40 and 45 is called early menopause. About 5% of women naturally go through early menopause. Smoking and certain medicines or treatments can cause menopause to come earlier than usual.
At what age menopause starts?
Menopause is the time that marks the end of your menstrual cycles. It’s diagnosed after you’ve gone 12 months without a menstrual period. Menopause can happen in your 40s or 50s, but the average age is 51 in the United States.
Can you start menopause at 35?
Most women begin menopause between the ages of 45 and 55, with an average age of 51 in the United States. But for some women, menopause comes early. If you’re between the ages of 35 and 45 and have missed your period for three months or more, you may be going through menopause earlier than normal.
How to spot the early signs of menopause?
How can you tell if you’re starting to go through menopause early? An irregular menstrual cycle. An irregular menstrual cycle means something’s wonky with your ovulation. Hot flashes. Hot flashes are the most common symptom of menopause, according to the Mayo Clinic. Vaginal dryness. Estrogen plays an important role in maintaining natural lubrication in the vagina. Mood swings
What are the symptoms of premature menopause?
Symptoms of premature menopause are often the same as those experienced by women undergoing natural menopause and may include: Irregular or missed periods. Periods that are heavier or lighter than usual. Hot flashes (a sudden feeling of warmth that spreads over the upper body)
What can cause premature menopause?
One medical cause of premature menopause is premature ovarian failure. Other causes of premature menopause include damage to the ovaries by chemotherapy and/or radiation treatments, or surgical removal of the ovaries.
What is the first sign of menopause?
The First Signs of Menopause. The first sign of menopause is usually subtle — irregular periods and/or spotting that relate to fluctuating hormone levels in your body, says Diana E. Hoppe, MD, an obstetrician and gynecologist at Scripps Memorial Hospital in Encinitas , Calif.