2007-02-19 13:49:17 · 22 answers · asked by kiki 2 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Yes, sweetie. You might be young but you know what you're talking about!
Menopause is an important time in a woman's life. Her body is going through changes that can affect her social life, her feelings about herself, and her functioning at work. In the past, menopause was often surrounded by misconceptions and myths. Now, it is recognized that menopause is a natural step in the process of aging. Contrary to the old-fashioned view that life is all downhill after menopause, many women today find that the years after menopause offer new discoveries and fresh challenges.
Menopause is the medical term for the end of a woman's menstrual periods. It is a natural part of aging, and occurs when the ovaries stop making hormones called estrogens. This causes estrogen levels to drop, and leads to the end of monthly menstual periods. This usually happens between the ages of 45 and 60, but it can happen earlier. Menopause can also occur when the ovaries are surgically removed or stop functioning for any other reason.
The most common and easy to recognize symptom is hot flashes ÷ sudden intense waves of heat and sweating. Some women find that these hot flashes disrupt their sleep, and others report mood changes. Other symptoms may include irregular periods, vaginal or urinary tract infections, urinary incontinence (leakage of urine or inability to control urine flow), and inflammation of the vagina. Because of the changes in the urinary tract and vagina, some women may have discomfort or pain during sexual intercourse. Many women also notice changes in their skin, digestive tract, and hair during menopause.
Why are you so curious, is your mother menopausal ? If so, don't get too close! She will be very tempermental and want her space and privacy.
2007-02-19 13:55:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Hi Darling, I've had a lot of 'period problems' recently, I didn't start mine until I was 15 , and am now 38, and they're looking into the possibility than I'm going through the menopause. I was talking to the Gynae Consultant, it appears that the opposite is USUALLY true, the earlier you start the later you finish? And vice versa. The sad thing is that even though my periods have always been heavy and sometimes are painful I've liked having them. So if you have any worries then it would be best to go and speak with the nurse or the doctor? Good Luck Darling, C XXX
2016-05-24 18:32:19 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let's start with some definitions here.
Menopause IS the cessation of menses (periods). But, menopause itself can only be identified in retrospect, as it can only be identified after a full year with no menses and no spotting.
That means that there is no such thing as "going through menopause". There is, however, a process called perimenopause, which begins in your 30's and generally takes 15 - 20 years. It can take longer than that. Perimenopause is also why fertility rates begin to fall in the 30's.
Any MD can order blood tests to check for your reproductive hormone levels, but that doesn't mean that you need to run to your doctor now. You can ask for that at any routine visit.
The only dumb questions are the ones that aren't asked.
2007-02-19 13:57:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes. (But one should go to your doctor to rule out any other health issues that could be a factor!!!!) Sometimes being "underweight" or "under extreme duress/stress" could also cause one to stop (or skip) a period.
I began menopause at the age of 35. (Way too young, and I wanted kids... too late now...) I'm 44 now and still having the hot flashes! I was advised (9 years ago) that missing 12 periods in a row made me "post" menopausal.... officially.
2007-02-19 14:01:39 · answer #4 · answered by K G 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes menopause is the females body saying that time is up. It means that your periods will finish and that you will no longer ovulate and you are unable to have any more children. However there are side effects such as hot flushes etc because your body is not producing the same type and amounts of hormones that it used to. This is just part of nature and can not be stopped. I hope this helps
2007-02-19 13:57:23 · answer #5 · answered by Kylie K 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Menopause is the process you go through that will eventually end in stopped periods.
2007-02-19 13:52:19 · answer #6 · answered by freckles1063 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When you start going through menopause, you will have irregular periods and may go many months without having a period. Normally menopause is through when you have gone a full year without a period.
2007-02-19 13:53:11 · answer #7 · answered by ? 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes. That's what menopause means, that the ovaries stop producing estrogen, and gradually cease the normal functions of menstruation. Hope I helped!!
2007-02-19 13:52:40 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Not a dumb question. Yes, it means you stop your period over a length of time. It is a rather slow process usually.
2007-02-19 13:52:38 · answer #9 · answered by MadforMAC 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Kiki, I don't have the answer, but I just wanted to point out that this was not a dumb question, nor were you dumb to ask it.
A dumb person would be someone who does not seek knowledge and feels that they don't need to.
2007-02-19 13:55:12 · answer #10 · answered by Awesome Bill 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋