Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)

When a woman is close to 45-46 years old, her life begins to acquire previously unknown nuances. Although menstruation do not give a failure, and doctors even recommend the use of contraceptive drugs for contraception. In the reproductive system of female body gradually develops involution processes, at the result of which reduce the synthesis of sex hormones in the ovaries. Exact at this period a woman enters a time of menopause.

Menopause literally means “the complete cessation of menstruation”, however, gynecologists denote this condition by a fairly long period during which there occur various changes relating to cessation of ovarian function.

Conditionally menopause is divided into three phases:

pre-menopausal – the start time reduction of ovarian function before menopause

perimenopause – extends the period of pre-and postmenopausal, including a year after menopause

postmenopausal – life time after menopause to the old ages.

In other words, while menopause, the woman reproductive period becomes unproductive, i.e., gradually the woman loses ability to conceive and birth a child.

Quite often, with the beginning of premenopausal marked changes in the functional status of many organs and systems. Ovulation occurs less frequently, the development of progesterone slows down, and consequently, the duration of menstrual cycles varies considerably. A similar phenomenon during menopause can last for several months or several years.

In general, the processes occurring in women during menopause, on the one hand, typical, and on the other – are individual in nature. The organism can individually respond to those or other changes in hormonal background – for example, someone will has a tendency to weight gain, and others, however, noticeably lose weight, and such manifestations of menopause set. They deliver a lot of unpleasant moments for women…but, however, we are strong goddesses, and we will be able to live out this moment!

P.s. Here are some early signs of menopause. Have you noticed some of them?

1. Changes in mood
2. Depression
3. Chronic fatigue
4. Headaches
5. Changing the monthly cycle
7. Change the hair on the body
8. Pain, cramping,
9. Fluctuations in blood sugar levels
10. Water retention
11. Night sweats
12. Sleep disorders
13. Increased premenstrual syndrome
14. Loss of interest in sexual activities
15. Reduced vaginal mucosa

If you feel something unusual in your organism, please, consult the gynecologist.

Perimenopause

Perimenopause is a period of women life cycle when her childbearing abilities decay and the organism is getting ready for menopause. Usually perimenopause starts within several years before menopause and the core process of this period is the decrease of estrogen production by the ovaries. The usual age for perimenopause is 40’s, but it can start earlier.

The menopause period is characterized by the stop of producing eggs and more rapid decrease of estrogen. During this period lots of women experience various menopausal symptoms

What Is the Time Period of Perimenopause Last?

As a rule, perimenopause lasts about 4 – 5 years, but it is not a standard value. Some women experience it only a few month, and some for 10 years. Perimenopause ends after a 12 month period without menstruation.

What Symptoms of Perimenopause Can Be?

The most widespread signs of perimenopause are:

· PMS worsening

· Decreased sexual desire

· Night Fever and Sweating

· Breast sensitivity

· Tiredness

· Slumber problems

· Constant mood changes

· Sex without satisfaction

· Irregular menstruations

· Vaginal and urinary tracts dryness

· Frequent urination

How Do Define whether Periods Changes Are the Normal Perimenopausal Side Effects or the Symptoms of Other Disorder?

Indeed irregular periods can be the signs of various diseases of woman’s organism. Here is the list of situations that require medical consultation:

· You experience rapidly increased bleeding during the periods.

· Your menstruation takes a few days more than usual.

· There are blood spots between periods.

· You experience insignificant bleeding during or after sex.

· Your periods became more frequent.

The most common reasons of the aforementioned changes are hormonal disbalance, tumors, hormonal pills, pregnancy or cancer disease. Also there can be problems with blood coagulation.

How Can Perimenopause Be Diagnosed?

The qualified doctor will analyze the existing symptoms, make some blood tests to define the hormones levels, as well as any other medical tests required due to the concrete situation. The correct diagnosis is possible only with qualified medical assistance.

Is It Possible to Get Pregnant During the Perimenopause?

Yes, it is fully possible if you feel necessity in having a child. While your natural childbearing functions are going to decline, there is a chance to become pregnant thanks to various medical methods. If you do not want to get pregnant during the perimenopause, you should take birth control medications during the first year of menopause (12 month without menstruation). During this period there is still a possibility to conceive a child.

Many women experience difficulties with getting pregnant at the age of late 30’s – 40’s due to the hormonal changes in the organism. Nevertheless if you are aimed at successful results, you may use fertility-enhancing therapies that will increase the chances of successful pregnancy.