What symptoms do women have before menopause?

Generally speaking, in our country, the average age of menopause in rural areas is 46-47 years old, and in cities it may be a little later because of better nutrition, about 50 years old. The normal age of menopause is like this. Many people don’t know what the signs of menopause are for women, so what are the symptoms of menopause for women?

Menopause is when a woman has not had her period for 12 consecutive months. However, menopause does not start overnight, but is a gradual process over a period of time. The average age of menopause is 47 years old, and the 3 to 8 years before menopause is the "perimenopause period."

After entering the peri-menopause period, due to changes in hormone levels, the ovarian function gradually loses, and the peri-menopause period begins:

First of all, ovulation is irregular, and the large amount of hormones secreted to coordinate ovulation no longer occurs. One of the consequences of these changes is abnormal bleeding. Some women near menopause will have prolonged menstrual periods and increased bleeding, while others will have shortened menstrual periods and reduced blood discharge. Some women will not have menstruation for several months in a row.

What are the signs of menopause in women?

In addition to changes in menstrual cycles and blood output, women near menopause may also experience hot flashes, flushing of the neck and face, breast tenderness, vaginal dryness, insomnia, mood swings, anxiety, depression, increased heartbeat, and dizziness. Some women may also feel inattentive and irritable.