What do you know about Menopause and its symptoms?

​​​Premenopause

Premenopause refers to the years before perimenopause. During premenopause, subtle hormone changes occur, and women usually have regular periods and are fertile. This phase can last years before entering perimenopause.

Perimenopause

Perimenopause occurs before menopause and can start as early as a woman’s 30s. Often, its symptoms may go unnoticed as they occur while women still have menstruation.

The declining estrogen levels during this phase can affect menstrual cycles and cause symptoms like mood swings, irregular periods, and hot flashes.

It’s important to recognize these signs early, as natural treatments and lifestyle adjustments can help manage these symptoms effectively.

Menopause

Occurs when a woman has experienced 12 consecutive months without menstrual periods. The average age is 51. This marks a pivotal moment, the ovaries are now producing very little amounts of estrogen and progesterone, however many women still experience symptoms that can impact their health and quality of life.

Post menopause

Occurs after menopause and extends throughout the rest of a ​​​​​​ woman's life, characterised by minimal estrogen and progesterone production. Women may experience impactful side effects from these low hormone levels.​

After menopause has occurred, women enter post-menopause​​​​​​,​​​​​​ hormonal changes persist and can ​​impact health across the remainder of their l​​ife.

​​​It's a phase often misunderstoo​​d, yet important to understand and address. ​​​​Hormonal changes during post menopause can increase​​ the risk of various health complications, including osteoporosis​​​​ and other conditions. ​​

​​​It is important to have the conversation with a healthcare professional. ​​

​​​Managing these symptoms effectively is key​​​​ for sustaining overall health and well-being in this phase. ​​