Late menopause: Good or bad?

The article is professionally consulted by Specialist Doctor II Lai Thi Nguyet Hang - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Vinmec Ha Long International Hospital.

Menopause is a period that every woman goes through in her life, but some people have early menopause and some people have late menopause. So, what are the effects of late menopause?

A woman is considered to be in natural menopause when she has not had a period for 12 consecutive months or more without any other physiological or pathological cause. The age of menopause ranges from 45-55 years, however not all women experience menopause in this range. Women who go through menopause after the age of 55 are called late menopause.
Late menopause is not a disease, can be understood simply, late menopause is actually still a normal menopause process, only the age is later than the majority. Women do not need to worry too much if they see other people have gone through menopause while they are still having their periods.

The cause of late menopause is still unclear. Many researchers believe that in women with late menopause, the use of the ovarian fund of eggs may be too frugal and the loss of eggs is also less than other people. However, prolonged ovarian activity causing late menopause can also be caused by abnormalities of the ovaries; It is usually due to a tumor that secretes hormones.

According to a study from epidemiologists at the Davis University School of Medicine (California, USA): women who enter menopause late will have a reduced risk of heart disease and stroke, and strong bones. are less likely to have osteoporosis than those with early menopause.
Delayed menopause is believed to offer many women's health benefits. So many people wish their menopause would be late:
Prolong fertility : Menopause means loss of fertility because the ovaries have stopped working. If menopause is late, women will have a longer reproductive period. This is good news for those who are infertile or married late. Better sex life: Late menopause women have a more sublimated sex life thanks to the amount of estrogen in the body that helps them maintain libido, vaginal moisture as well as the mechanism of mucus secretion during intercourse. Increase life expectancy for women: A team of researchers from the University of California, San Diego believes that women with late menopause have less heart and joint problems and have a longer life expectancy. The cause may be because the hormone estrogen is maintained stably, helping the body strengthen the resistance. Helps women stay younger longer: Menopause is considered a stage in the aging process in women, so late menopause also means women will stay younger longer. Maintaining female hormones in the body will help them limit wrinkles, skin pigmentation and deterioration of their physique. With the above benefits, there are now hormonal supplements to help women prolong menopause, but they should not be used on their own, but need to consult a specialist to specific advice.

Currently, Vinmec International General Hospital has a package of pre-menopausal health examination and counseling. When registering for an examination package, customers will be examined and consulted with a specialist in Gynecology; Performing tests to evaluate hormonal status such as:
Gynecological examination Gynecological examination, breast examination Transabdominal ultrasound of uterus and ovaries Taking samples for cervical-vaginal cytology Mammogram (2 sides) Osteoporosis Measurement Perform other tests to detect premenopausal conditions, if any.