It starts around the age of 40 and is perfectly normal.
Contrary to what movies and series let us see, menopause begins around the age of 40 and not at 50, although like any beginning, at first, it is with mild symptoms.
It is more than confident that by paying attention and knowing your body as you already know it, you will identify changes you initially do not associate with menopause. However, they will be changes that will not go unnoticed.
The first one is the misalignment of your period; either you start to have irregularities in timing, or it becomes more abundant than usual. This process can last between 3 to 5 years.
You may also have other symptoms such as unexplained headaches, mood swings, insomnia, decreased sexual desire, vaginal dryness, or inflammation.
The onset of menopause is different from early menopause.
Symptoms begin at 40 but it does not mean that menopause has already taken hold; when this happens, it is known as early menopause, and its only difference from normal menopause is the time in which it occurs. Remember that menopause qualifies as such when you have not had a menstrual period for 12 months in a row.
Some facts that can lead to early onset of menopause are:
Hot flashes may begin to occur
The famous hot flashes may begin to occur and are in line with the change in estrogen levels. They usually occur suddenly and abruptly with flushing of the face and neck, including chills.
You may feel changes in your sexual relations.
The vagina starts to become dry resulting in uncomfortable sexual intercourse, additionally you may have more vaginal and urinary tract infections.
Mood Changes
In general, menopause is characterized by emotional changes, showing greater irritability, less or more willingness to have sex, and even beginning to have insomnia.
As I mentioned at the beginning, menopause is a natural process of every woman's body. The best way to approach it is to understand what to expect and anticipate the many changes you may face.
Remember that if on this path, you feel that the changes are presented in a dizzying way or any symptom is too heavy to bear, we gynecologists are here to support you and help you get through it in the best possible way.
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