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The Menopause Journey
The menopause is a normal and natural stage of life for a woman. It describes the time when the monthly cycle stops completely. This is a gradual process known as the perimenopause, usually taking place over several years.
Every woman experiences menopausal symptoms differently and to differing degrees.
Some women breeze through the journey with few problems, while others have severe symptoms that can disrupt their lives and affect their health; leading to anxiety and distress.
Perimenopause
Perimenopause can begin up to 10 years before the actual menopause as your ovaries gradually produce less oestrogen. It usually starts in your 40s and the first sign may be changes to your monthly cycle. Periods may become heavier and less predictable.
Late Perimenopause
In the last one to two years of the perimenopause, the fall in oestrogen accelerates. At this stage, you may increasingly experience menopausal symptoms like hot flushes, night sweats and brain fog. But, while you’re still having your menstrual cycle, it is possible to become pregnant.
The menopause
The menopause usually happens at around the age of 50-55, when the monthly cycle stops completely – so no more ovulations, no more periods and no more pregnancies. This is the menopause, when you haven’t had a period for a year.
Post menopause
The post-menopausal period is the time after you haven’t had a period for a year. Most of your menopausal symptoms will improve or disappear altogether. It can be an excellent time to re-evaluate your life and make some positive changes. Your oestrogen levels will be lower than before the menopause, and as oestrogen helps maintain bone and heart health as well as brain function, you will need to take extra care of yourself.