How could you tell that you were going through perimenopause or premenopause? • 10.08.11
Question by CC Curious: How could you tell that you were going through perimenopause or premenopause?
At what age did it start for you?
Did your periods get heavier and or you missed or were late for them?
Did you feel like you were losing it sometimes?
Best answer:
Answer by ivillage4women
Many women begin to experience changes in their menstrual periods beginning in the late 30s to early 40s. This is the start of perimenopause, the variable amount of time before menopause, the complete loss of ovarian hormone function. During perimenopause, ovulation may become sporadic as hormone levels fluctuate. Some women may begin to skip periods or have heavier flow. More PMS-type symptoms, especially mood swings, may occur.
Read more of Dr. Kelly Shanahan’s comments on Perimenopause:
http://health.ivillage.com/gynomenopause/menopausesymptoms/0,,5mt5,00.html
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