about what age do women go through the change?i`m 44?

Answer 1

No sign for me yet - am coming up to 52! It seems to vary tremendously!

Answer 2

The menopause is the time when a woman's periods stop. In the UK, this usually happens between the ages of 47 and 53.

In 2004, two Scottish scientists developed an ovary-ultrasound test which predicts when you will reach your ‘change.of life'. However, it is not available on the NHS. It’s occasionally possible to obtain this Wallace-Kelsey test privately; the current cost is £250.

In the years leading up to the menopause, the level of oestrogen (an important female sex hormone) starts to fall.

This fall can have several effects:


the vagina and vulva (the vaginal opening) may become a little dryer


as a result, the woman may become slightly more vulnerable to urinary infections


the breasts may lose some of their bulk


the skin may become a little less elastic.


If you are unlucky, the changes in blood hormone levels may possibly lead to two distressing symptoms:


hot flushes


sweating attacks.

However, a lot of women do actually sail through the menopause with little or nothing in the way of unpleasant symptoms.

Answer 3

They say that 42 to 50 would be the average,but there have been cases when woman have started into menopause in their 20's and others who did not begin until their 60's. Just go with it. Eat healthy and don't focus on the word menopause. It's a new phase in your life when you have more freedom than ever before. Take your vitamins,exercise and get some good sleep. It's really the rare case that needs medication but you are still welcome to speak with a counselor if you are feeling out of control. Remember,you certainly aren't alone.

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Answer 4

Yes they can although it's classed as an early menopause. I'm 40 and have been diagnosed as peri-menopausal. I could go through the full thing anytime between now and 50. My mum was early so I assume I will follow although my lifestyle is totally different from hers. Drs say this plays a role. Go to see a gyno and get some hormone tests - that should tell you.
Good luck ... you're not alone.

Answer 5

hi ,i was 48 when i went through the change ,had the usual .hot flashes ,night sweats ,the first year was fun ,i never knew what i was going to do or go .then reality set in ,i also couldnt remember anything ,that passed ,i took vit E ,400 mgs. it helped ,kept the bedroom real cool ,& slept only in panties .you are just 44 so you have a few yrs. yet .the reason i am posting is to warn you about taking the meds. to increase bone mass .PLEASE research before you take any of them ,on askapatient.com there are 401 of us that have had terrible side effects from boniva ,& fosamax is the same , all are .go to fosamax lawsuits ,it will scare you to death .i took boniva for 7 mo. & was almost crippled ,have been off 1yr & 5 mo. & am just now getting back to normal .good luck Regina [e-mail]

Answer 6

Check with your mom and grandmother if they are still with you. You usually will be about the same age. Also depends on birth control, general health, how many children you've had - in short lots of variables. A major shock or a hysterectomy will do it too. I sure don't miss periods!!
A word on the change, hormone replacement can be a godsend if you have a tough time of it, don't hesitate to explore this option. Good luck!

Answer 7

44 would be pretty early - early 50s is more common - but not impossible.

If you're getting some symptoms (hot flushes etc) it may be that you're experiencing "perimenopause", a state which can last several years in which you are usually still menstruating (and indeed still fertile) but hormonal levels start altering as the body prepares for the change.

Answer 8

Hey there,
Hyperhidrosis is a medical condition in which a person sweats excessively and unpredictably. People with hyperhidrosis may sweat even when the temperature is cool or when they are at rest. Sweating helps the body stay cool. In most cases, it is perfectly natural. People sweat more in warm temperatures, when they exercise, or in response to situations that make them nervous, angry, embarrassed, or afraid.
Excessive sweating occurs without such triggers. Persons with hyperhidrosis appear to have overactive sweat glands. The uncontrollable sweating can lead to significant discomfort, both physical and emotional. When excessive sweating affects the hands, feet, and armpits, it is called primary or focal hyperhidrosis. In most cases, no cause can be found. It seems to run in families.
If the sweating occurs as a result of another medical condition, it is called secondary hyperhidrosis. The sweating may be all over the body or it may be in one area.


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Answer 9

OK, the "change" can come between 33 and 70 depending on your female family history and your medical condition. My maternal grandmother and mother and 2 of her 4 sisters began their hot flashes in their late 30's. I began mine at age 40. My younger only sister died at age 45 and had never started. However, my other 2 aunts began their in their late 50s to my mother and their other sisters' teasings (payback the others gave them while they were going thru it). Enjoy the freedom wile you still can. They last a couple of years.

Answer 10

I was 30 when I started going through the menopause. A bit of a shock but we,re all different.

Answer 11

The onset of menopause varies from woman to woman. They say a good rule of thumb is when your mother started to go threw or completely made the change, that you will go threw it about or around the same time. But this rule of thumb is not always right.