Know Menopause ..Is this it?

As women move toward their forties and begin to experience many changes in their bodies they begin to wonder why. Peri menopause or menopause is often one of the last thoughts. The variety of symptoms associated with menopause can Peri confusing and overwhelming. In order to overcome the confusion and every woman by the transition Peri menopause and menopause is different. The symptoms experienced and their severity vary dramatically. The available information is often very different from viewing menopause as a disease to the view " it & 39; s all in your head ". It is no wonder women are little confused.

Clinically speak menopause is defined as the cessation of menstruation for 1 year or longer. Peri menopause, also known as " menopause, the period before the cessation of menstruation, when most of the symptoms. This transition often begins at age forty to fifty five and last two to seven years. It is not unknown to start later or earlier. Menopause is not a disease. It is a natural transition for women similar to adolescence, only this time moving the childbearing years. There are a variety of symptoms associated with menopause. Here are the top twenty.

1. Change in menstrual cycle - the frequency, duration,
2 flow. Hot flashes / night sweats
3. Insomnia
4.
5 weight gain.
6 headache.
7 mood swings.
8 irritability.
9 depression.
10 infertility. Change in body odor
11. Decreased sex drive
12.
13 fatigue. Forgetfulness / Brain fog
14. Hair loss / Thinning hair
15. Frequent urination / stress incontinence (leakage)
16. Dizziness / light
17 line. Increased anxiety
18. Increased facial hair
19. Vaginalen drought
20. Increased flatulence and / or gas

It is important to note that these symptoms can be from other causes, it is always advisable to check with your health care provider.

What exactly is responsible for all these symptoms? A woman& 39;s body is currently hormonal changes. In general, the first change is a gradual decline in progesterone. During this time estrogen levels generally remain stable. Estrogen and progesterone play a check and balance in a women& 39;s body, so that when they come from the balance symptoms. As Peri menopause progresses continue progesterone and estrogen levels begin to decline vary greatly, again symptoms. At the same time, the hormones associated with ovulation and follicle growth, follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH), brings changes are increasing ovulation. The medical tests for menopause traditionally measure FSH and LH levels and increased level is seen as a positive result. The problem with this method is that it does not measure estrogen, progesterone, or testosterone levels, which are not only confirm but would assist the transition years in a treatment plan. There are two other test methods, thought to be reliable. Salivary hormone-free tests measure hormones in saliva and can easily be done simultaneously for several days to determine a women& 39;s issue personal situation. The other is a blood test for free (unbound) hormones in the blood. These are options to discuss with your doctor, especially if you consider hormone replacement therapy. Ultimately, individual development of a holistic approach is the best way to deal with the menopause transition.



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