Do you ignore possible menopausal symptoms because you are far from over 50? Maybe that was too premature… It could also be that you are in early menopause. Although it is not very common to go through menopause before the age of forty-five, it sometimes happens. These are 6 symptoms that may indicate that you may be in early menopause.
Do you have very irregular periods or have you stopped menstruating completely? Those could be both signs of the early transition. This means that your ovaries no longer produce the same amount of estrogen as they did before and your hormone cycle begins to change. If you recognize these symptoms, be sure to see your doctor. A shortage of estrogen could cause your bones to become more brittle as you get older.
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Vaginal dryness isn't exactly fun. Yet it happens regularly, but there are few women who actually do something with it. While vaginal dryness can be caused by a variety of factors—think pool chemicals, soap, antidepressants, and the birth control pills—it's also a sign that the glands in your vagina are producing less of a natural secretion. This happens when your estrogen levels drop, for example when you're breastfeeding or going through early menopause. So it could be a sign!
Do you have a decreased sex drive for no logical reason? Do you have no other stress symptoms and are you not constantly tired? Then you may be in early menopause. Your hormone levels then change:the higher your estrogen level, the higher your libido, and vice versa. It also seems that women with a lowered libido during the menopause also suffer more from sleeping problems and night sweats (read more about this below).
One of the most common causes of night sweats in women is fluctuating estrogen levels. Menopause is often associated with hot flashes, so it is also common for women to sweat more in their sleep. Sweating due to the menopause can be very unpredictable, but you can talk to your doctor about whether hormone replacement therapy might be something to keep your temperature under control.
Several years ago, the North American Menopause Society identified a link between chronic fatigue and early menopause, with chronic fatigue syndrome patients experiencing significantly more menopausal symptoms, such as pelvic pain, irregular periods, and other symptoms, than women without fatigue. Also, sleeping problems are often associated with menopause, so if you don't have energy from regular bad sleep, that could be a sign.
Drastic changes in your mood, such as feeling really bad for no logical reason or experiencing intense sensations or panic that you have not experienced before, can be signs that you are in early menopause. These changes can be caused by fluctuating hormones, which in turn is a result of the early menopause.
Source: Women's Health UK
