Menopause - Signs of Beginning Menopause

Menopause occurs for many women between the ages of about 40 to 55 years of age. There are signs of beginning menopause that can be mistaken for other things. If you suspect you are heading into medicine, talk to your doctor. S/he will likely do tests to rule out anything including pregnancy. If you are going through menopause there are things you can do and treatments available to help relieve some of the unpleasant symptoms that go along with it.

Menopause Signs of Beginning Menopause

You may notice some irregularity in your periods and you may also note some irregular patterns of bleeding as well. Your moods may vary with noted irritability. You may start to get lower back aches and feel bloated or more bloated than usual.

As menopause progresses you may get the notorious hot flashes and night sweats. Night sweats are simply hot flashes that occur at night resulting in sweating and possibly waking you up with the damp clothing and/or bedding. Weight gain may also occur because there may be water retention. Your sex drive may decrease and vaginal dryness could make intercourse really uncomfortable. Depression and anxiety are experienced by many women throughout menopause. If you suspect you are entering menopause, it is suggested that you have your doctor check you out. This is basically to rule out anything else that could cause similar symptoms such as PMS and pregnancy.

Menopause is a process that can last from 2 to 10 years. You are said to be in menopause if you have not had a period for one full year. Menopause is the end of menstruation and the end of fertility as the ovaries stop producing eggs and hormones that support pregnancy. Also, the symptoms will vary from woman to woman in both occurrence and intensity. They may also vary from month to month. Thankfully ladies, there are treatments available to help ease some of the most bothersome symptoms.

Lifestyle Changes

Changing just a few things in your lifestyle could help relieve some of you menopausal symptoms but may also help to improve your overall health. Reducing how much alcohol you drink and quitting smoking can improve your overall health. Eating healthy will benefit your health as well. Regular exercise can help improve your energy level, your stamina, and even your sex drive. This is true for those in male menopause.

Treatments include those pharmaceutical and natural treatments for both men and women. Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) is very effective in treating female hormones. It involves boosting estrogen and progesterone levels with either synthetic or natural hormones. There is evidence that says they may also increase the risks of heart disease, stroke, and cancer (ovarian, breast, and uterine).

Pain relievers and anti-inflammatories both over the counter (OTC) and prescribed may be used. Body aches and pains may be part of your menopausal experience. Headaches are also relieved with pain relievers.

Natural treatments can include natural hormones but may also include herbal supplements. Herbal supplements should be made to meet pharmaceutical grade standards. High quality supplements will only use standardized herbal extracts that ensures quality from capsule to capsule and bottle to bottle. The ingredients' interaction should have been examined and the metabolic path of the ingredients tested at the molecular level. This guarantees that the supplements are safe, pure, and effective.

It assures the consumer (you) that you are getting what the product label says you are getting. Be sure to talk to your doctor before adding anything to your health regimen including herbal supplements because the performance of any prescriptions you may be taking for other health conditions could be affected by some herbs.

Conclusion

Menopause - signs of beginning menopause are also similar to other conditions including PMS and pregnancy. Irregular periods and bleeding, mood changes and the hot flashes are among them. If you suspect you are entering menopause, it will be to your benefit if you have your doctor examine you to rule out any other reason these symptoms might be happening. There is a variety of treatments from pharmaceuticals to natural supplements and over the counter, and even prescribed medications as well. Your doctor can help you to find the treatment that best suits your needs.