Signs Of Menopause At 48
In my experience and chatting to thousands of women on my second spring over the years the following symptoms are the first signs that you might be in perimenopause.
Signs of menopause at 48. The level of estrogen the main female hormone in your body rises and falls unevenly during perimenopause. Any bleeding even just spotting after menopause isn t normal. Read more about how you ll know you re near menopause. You have hot flashes and night sweats.
Irregular periods vaginal dryness hot flashes chills night sweats sleep problems mood changes weight gain and slowed metabolism thinning hair and dry skin loss of breast fullness. Hot flashes and night sweats are commonly associated with menopause but they may also be early signs of pregnancy. Hot flashes are one the most prominent symptoms of menopause notes emedicinehealth. But some women notice changes as early as their mid 30s.
Hot flashes can make you feel warm or hot suddenly for no. Hot flashes mood swings night sweats vaginal dryness difficulty sleeping vaginal dryness changes in sex drive trouble concentrating hair loss fast heart rate urinary problems. One of his signs with the genitourinary system is the pain or stinging when urinating frequent urge. As your estrogen levels fall you ll notice hot flashes vaginal dryness and less lubrication during sex.
Check your contraception options. The levels will jump as your ovaries begin to shut down. You need to talk to your doctor. Increased feelings of anxiety and low confidence even panic attacks out of the blue increased feelings of irritation or rage.
Some symptoms of menopause include hot flashes urinary incontinence and other urinary issues bothersome vaginal changes and bone loss. You may notice signs of progression toward menopause such as menstrual irregularity sometime in your 40s. During a hot flash you ll feel a quick rush of heat that can cause you to sweat. Most women begin to experience the symptoms of menopause between the ages of 48 and 55 according to emedicinehealth.
In the months or years leading up to menopause perimenopause you might experience these signs and symptoms.