I have not had a period for 1 year straight, have anxiety attacks, panic attacks, depression , and all of the flushes. Was wondering what age menopause hits? I am only 45.
2006-10-02 07:36:48 · 10 answers · asked by Kay M 2 in Health ➔ Women's Health
This time of change, called perimenopause by many women and their doctors, often begins several years before your last menstrual period. It lasts for 1 year after your last period, the point in time known as menopause. A full year without a period is needed before you can say you have been “through menopause.” Postmenopause follows menopause and lasts the rest of your life.
Menopause doesn’t usually happen before you are 40, but it can happen any time from your 30s to your mid 50s or later. The average age is 51. Smoking can lead to early menopause. Some types of surgery can bring on menopause. For example, removing your uterus (hysterectomy) before menopause will make your periods stop, but your ovaries will still make hormones. That means you could still have symptoms of menopause like hot flashes when your ovaries start to make less estrogen. But, when both ovaries are also removed (oophorectomy), menopause symptoms can start right away, no matter what your age is, because your body has lost its main supply of estrogen.
2006-10-02 07:42:02 · answer #1 · answered by Tracy 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The "average" age is 51, but can range from late 30's to 60's. By definition menopause is absence of your period for one year, but other things could cause that. I believe a blood test for FSH can be definitive.
2006-10-02 07:40:10 · answer #2 · answered by Diane G 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2006-10-02 07:50:01 · answer #3 · answered by anita_reel 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
The typical age range for perimenopause is 42-58.
The average age for menopause is 51.
2006-10-02 07:40:58 · answer #4 · answered by Stephen R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good lord, you are describing what happened to me at 40!
I am a relatively peaceful person, and suddenly I was having panic attacks and anxiety which led to depression! (not to mention hot flashes!)
Everyone is different, but I started menstr. at age 10, so I was a bit younger than the norm.
Once you get past this, you will feel great! I love not having my monthly cycle!
2006-10-02 07:42:31 · answer #5 · answered by Kare♥Bear 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I'd check in with your mother and grandmother and see what the history is there. I think it also has alot to do with when your body started being able to reproduce as well. My mother started getting her monthly's at an early age and she is also in this stage. My mom is only 46. My grandmother started out late and then also had menopause late(r) then too. I think I will follow her pattern, I guess we will see.
I'd probably check in with the Doctor too just to get any tips or help they can offer for you.
Good Luck!!
2006-10-02 07:45:48 · answer #6 · answered by jamieasue24 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
45
2006-10-02 07:42:31 · answer #7 · answered by steve 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
what you are feeling is normal at your age is now and you are at the age of menopause symptoms. you can also have hotflashes and night sweats..
2006-10-02 07:53:18 · answer #8 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it is on average 32 years after your first period but that is just an average
2006-10-02 07:40:13 · answer #9 · answered by amazin 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I guess your age
2006-10-02 07:38:31 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋