Menopause

Menopause is defined as permanent end of menstruation and fertility, which occurs between the ages of 45-55. (Ovaries stop producing estrogen).

Most women reach menopause between the ages of 45 and 55, but menopause may occur as earlier as the 30s or 40s or may not occur until a woman reaches her 60s.
As a rough “rule of thumb,” women tend to undergo menopause at an age similar to that of their mothers.

Perimenopause
Perimenopause is the phase before menopause, when ovarian hormone production is declining and fluctuating, causing host of symptoms.

The hormonal changes associated with menopause actually begin prior to the last menstrual period, during a three to five year period called the perimenopause.

Around the time of menopause, women often lose bone density and their blood cholesterol levels may worsen, increasing their risk of heart disease.
Perimenopause is different for each woman.

Surgical Menopause
Surgical menopause is when the ovaries are removed prior to natural menopause. This causes a sudden and permanent drop of the ovarian hormones. In surgical menopause the symptoms may commence very quickly and often the symptoms are intense

Perimenopausal & Menopausal Symptoms

It is important to remember that each woman’s experience is highly individual. Some women may experience few or no symptoms of menopause, while others experience multiple physical and psychological symptoms. The extent and severity of symptoms varies significantly among women.