Turning 40 means going through a series of changes in the body, so it is important to take care of your health, adopting and reinforcing good lifestyle habits. A woman's body and organism change, and at this stage of life it is more important than ever to take a step towards a healthy lifestyle . In addition, you should be aware of certain medical check-ups and not forget to rest, stop smoking or make changes to your diet.
Menopause usually begins between the ages of 45 and 55, but before that, women go through what is known as perimenopause or premenopause.
This is a stage that lasts between two and seven years, meaning that it is likely to occur between the ages of 38 and 40. Although the ovaries continue to function and menstruation continues, changes begin to appear in the body that affect physical and mental health .
Menopause is considered to occur after going 12 consecutive months without having a period.
What are the symptoms?
The most common symptoms are:
Irregular menstrual periods . Some women have lighter menstrual periods. Others have heavy bleeding. Your menstrual cycle may be longer or shorter, or you may miss your periods.
Hot flashes.
Trouble sleeping (insomnia).
Headaches.
Vaginal dryness.
Some women have only a few mild symptoms. Others have severe symptoms that disrupt sleep and daily life.
Symptoms tend to last or worsen for the first year or more after menopause. Over time, hormones stabilize at low levels and many symptoms improve or disappear.
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