The Stages Of Menopause

When you are about to go through menopause or if you are a woman, it is good to know and be aware of everything there is to know about menopause. Being prepared for something that you will experience will help to make the experience less frightening and easier for you to cope with. To begin, there are four stages of menopause. The menopause stages are pre menopause, perimenopause, menopause, and post menopause.

It is good to understand and know what to expect during the phases of menopause. The early stages of menopause of the pre menopause stage of menopause is when a woman starts to notice irregular periods, but has not yet experienced any of the typical menopausal symptoms. The perimenopause stage or luteal phase of menopause typically lasts from one to two years, but has been known to last as long as ten years. It is during this new phase menopause begins to slowly set in as the ovaries begin to produce less and less eggs. A woman’s body also produces less testosterone, androgen, and progesterone during this part of the menopausal stages. In addition, during this phase a woman begins to experience hot flashes, mood swings, and vaginal dryness due to the decrease in estrogen levels.

Then menopause comes. The conception of menopause is the first day of your last period. Most doctors will not say that a period is your final one until you have not had a period for a full year. And, post menopause marks the period of your last period until the rest of your life.

While anytime you go through anything new in life it can be scary, when you keep yourself informed and educated you will be able to go through different things in life easier. Talk to other women who have gone through menopause or are currently going through menopause. Find out the symptoms of menopause and how you can prevent menopause weight gain and other such adverse symptoms like menopause acne. Take menopause tests to see whether you are truly going through menopause or maybe you are experiencing something else.

If you feel you need more support during menopause, join a menopausal support group. Start yoga or meditation. Begin a new hobby that relaxes you like painting or gardening. Continue to take care of your health by exercising and eating a balanced diet. Help support others who are going through menopause, it can end up being a great help to you as well. Do whatever you can to make your experience with menopause the best it can possibly be.