After 35 years in the body, women begin to change. Some practically do not notice it, for others these symptoms become simply unbearable. Let’s figure out what is premenopause and how it manifests itself. Surprisingly, even in our age of information technology, many women do not know or know too little about their own body. Therefore, sometimes completely natural changes in the female body lead them into confusion.
Most women are afraid of the onset of menopause. They are frightened by age-related changes in the body that cannot be prevented. Also, many in this period irreparably upset health. But it is worth remembering that the climax is preceded by a special time called "premenopause" - if during this period to make efforts, to control its condition, then the menopause itself will pass easier.
Physiological features of the period:
After an active period of puberty, when the ability to conceive, bear and give birth to a child is at its maximum, this function gradually begins to weaken. This process is on the increase, especially intensively in the final couple of years. The ending is the termination of menstrual bleeding. Strictly speaking, the menstrual cycle is interrupted.
This process is due to impaired production of estrogen. First, it’s just some glitches, then there is a noticeable decrease in the production of this active substance (as a rule, it is observed in the last two years before menopause). Such changes affect not only the state of the sexual system of a woman - all organs and systems are involved and change their state. There are a lot of symptoms, complexes of symptoms, indicating a reorganization of the female body. The period from the first symptoms until the onset is called premenopause.
As a rule, this period begins about at 45 years and lasts about 4 years. The development of sex hormones by the female body begins to gradually decline. But fertility (the ability to conceive) and menstruation still persist. However, this is not the time when it is worth conceiving a child - the risk of fetal pathologies, violations during pregnancy significantly increases.
Because of the declining production of estrogen, the endocrine system is deconditioned, the concentration of luteinizing and follicle-stimulating hormones increases. This has the following physiological consequences:
• Degradation of the reproductive system, violation and gradual cessation of the menstrual cycle;
• Increased blood clotting, increased propensity to form blood clots;
• Violation of eating habits, a tendency to overeating and weight gain;
• Development of atherosclerosis, hypertension and other cardiovascular diseases;
• Loss of tonus of ligaments, skin;
• Loss of bone mass, increased fragility of bones;
• Emotional instability;
In premenopause, a woman can develop a variety of diseases. After all, in the active reproductive period, her body has a certain protection from vascular pathologies, injuries.
Symptoms of premenopause condition:
Each patient has this period individually. Some feel good, noticing only that the period happens less regular, less (or more) abundant. Others already in premenopause have to experience women’s health problems. Subjectively you can feel:
• "Hot flashes" to the face, sweating;
• Sleep disorders;
• Increased irritability, tearfulness;
• Dryness of the genital mucosa;
It is important to know that all women, regardless of their health, need to pay special attention to their health during this period. It is necessary to regularly be examined and carry out diagnostics. After all, any pathological changes in the premenopause are much easier to correct at the very beginning than to treat their consequences.
For the sake of health, every woman, especially after 45 years of age, should visit specialists (therapist, gynecologist) annually and take the following examinations:
• Blood test for hormones;
• Ultrasound of pelvic organs;
• Mammography;
• Colposcopy;
• Cytological examination of the cervical mucosa;
• ECG;
• Coagulogram, blood test for lipid levels;
Also, with the appearance of signs of osteoporosis - prescribe oseodensitometry. Additional diagnostic procedures are also performed according to the indications. Many violations of hormonal regulation and the pathologies caused by them can be corrected by the appointment of hormonal drugs. There are many schemes that restore and maintain the well-being of a woman in premenopause. Do not neglect these opportunities, believing that with the termination of menstruation, life ends!
This is a completely natural process, so do not worry if after 45 years you have noticed these symptoms. This is a great time to prepare for the coming changes, both physically and spiritually. Change your diet, do yoga or swimming, slow down the pace of life and reconsider your relationships with surrounding people. Your body suffered a lot of stresses in previous years, so try to be as attentive to it as possible and it will thank you well.
