How can you tell whether the symptoms of peri menopausal stage are occurring in your life right now? Also called 'menopause,' this stage occurs one year after your last period. So how do you deal with this life-changing experience?
Every woman is unique when it comes to experiencing these symptoms of peri menopausal stage. Menopause takes place at different ages among women. There are women who experience it during their thirties while others have it around their forties. Consider yourself lucky if you're one of the few women out there who won't experience big changes during their menopausal stage.
If you went through the surgical removal of your uterus or both your ovaries, you may encounter abrupt changes within your body, such as your hormones dropping instantaneously. This is also called surgical menopause.
So how do you know if what you're experiencing is the real deal? Below are some of the symptoms that are likely linked to menopause?
- Hormonal hot flashes
- Irregularity of periods
- Insomnia or difficulty with sleeping
- Mood changes
- Palpitations
- Hair loss
- Dry skin
- Decreased libido
- Dryness of vagina
There are several other conditions that may mirror these menopausal symptoms. Health factors such as thyroid disorders also have similar symptoms to that of menopause. Ask your health care provider for appropriate tests and interventions in this case.
There are several menopausal tests that your health care provider might suggest. Follicle Stimulating Hormone test or FSH test work up will tell you if you're going through a hormonal change caused by menopause. A pelvic exam will determine cancer, cysts and tumors in your uterus and ovaries. PAP smear is also an essential test that will detect and apply early preventive measures against cancer. Menopausal women should also undergo a mammogram every year to assess for breast cancer. And lastly, a self-breast exam should also be done every month for early detection of breast cancer.
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