Important changes in perimenopause and menopause

At what age does perimenopause usually start? It's an issue that many women care about. In fact, the age of perimenopause can start from the age of 45, some people may be earlier or later than this point.
Women after the age of 45 may experience some of the following signs:
Hot flashes or chills Night sweats Osteoarthritis pain, neck shoulder pain Anxiety, palpitations Difficulty sleeping, little sleep Thin hair and dry skin Change Mood swings: Anxiety, sadness, low self-confidence Weight gain and slow metabolism Osteoporosis Changes in cholesterol levels Irregular menstruation Loss of fullness of breasts, accumulation of fat in abdomen, thighs, biceps Yin vulva, small vagina, less pink, reduced discharge Vaginal dryness, pain during intercourse. Reduces excitement, avoids marital relationship

In addition, women in this age group may also have bladder and rectal problems. In particular, in many people, there may also be associated symptoms such as:
Urinary incontinence: urinary leakage during exertion (coughing, sneezing, laughing loudly, climbing stairs, carrying heavy objects ....) Urgency: Urinary incontinence due to the urge to urinate quickly and strongly, unable to hold back when reaching the toilet. Difficulty urinating: urinating for a long time, having to strain, not urinating completely Can't hold back bowel movements. These are all common symptoms and affect the quality of life as well as the sex life of the couple. Therefore, women in this age group should perform gynecological examination and general health examination to receive medical advice and treatment support when necessary.

Due to the special nature of functional disorders and pathologies of perimenopause and menopause, the treatment needs to be carried out according to the principle of totality and multidisciplinary coordination: Gynecology, Menopause, Endocrinology , Cardiology, Urology, Gastroenterology, Psychotherapy, Rehabilitation, Nutrition, Surgery.

Usually, a gynecologist specializing in Menopause will be the main responsible person, accompanying women throughout the monitoring and treatment process. Therefore, during this process, if you have any concerns or questions, you can directly ask and seek professional advice from your doctor.
At Vinmec International General Hospital, there is a package of pre-menopausal health examination and counseling. When registering for the package, customers will be examined and consulted with a Gynecologist specializing in Perimenopause; Perform tests to assess hormone status. Specifically:
Gynecological examination Gynecological examination, breast examination Transabdominal ultrasound of the uterus and ovaries Taking samples for cervical-vaginal cytology Mammography (2 sides) Dilution measurement bone Perform other tests to detect premenopausal conditions, if any. After having the diagnosis results, the specialist doctors will advise and give the most suitable treatment plan, ensuring comprehensive health and prolonging the youth for women.