Signs of the end of menstruation

Signs of the end of menstruation occur when women enter perimenopause. Some common signs of the end of menstruation include irregular periods, hot flashes, sweating, and decreased sex drive.

Menstruation usually begins at age 51 according to the natural cycle, but it can also occur before the age of 40 called premature menopause. This depends on genetic factors.
The first sign of the end of menstruation is irregular menstruation. Menstruation will usually stop completely within 4 years of irregular periods. In addition, some other symptoms may also indicate menopause is coming, including:
Mood swings Decreased sex drive Hot flashes Sweating Heart palpitations Headache Dryness and vaginal pain Menstrual pain during sex Difficulty sleeping Some symptoms can last for years and affect the quality of life of many women.

The process of ending menstruation takes place slowly through three stages:
Perimenopause: Perimenopause begins with irregular menstrual periods, spaced between cycles. Most women enter this stage at the age of 47. Despite symptoms such as hot flashes and sweating, you can still get pregnant. Menopause: Menopause is characterized by a complete cessation of menstruation for a year. At this stage, a woman's body often shows symptoms of hot flashes, vaginal dryness, and trouble sleeping. Post-menopause: Once you stop menstruating for more than a year, you enter post-menopause. Your period will stop completely for the rest of your life. You should note that after more than 1 year of not having a period due to menopause, if you have vaginal bleeding or any other symptoms, see your doctor right away.

The way to recognize the signs of the end of menstruation is to track the menstrual cycle continuously for 12 months. If your menstrual cycle is irregular, you are in perimenopause. Menopause occurs when you stop menstruating for 1 year continuously.
A blood test that measures FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone) levels may also be done to measure how well the ovaries are functioning. As estrogen levels drop, you may experience hot flashes, vaginal dryness, and pain during sex.
People who are nearing the end of their period have tissue in and around the vagina thinning due to the decrease in estrogen levels. To check the thickness of the vagina, the only way it can be done is with a Pap smear, but this is very rarely done.
As vaginal tissues thin, you may experience leakage of urine, burning pain during sex, decreased sex drive, and vaginal itching.

There are many ways to relieve the symptoms of perimenopause and menopause. Some of the measures below, you can use as a reference, include:
Lifestyle changes: A healthy diet and regular exercise program will help control the symptoms of impending stroke. period. This is a great time to kick any unhealthy habits like smoking or drinking too much alcohol. To help reduce hot flashes, dress lightly and in layers. Avoid stimulants like caffeine and spicy foods. In addition, sexual activity during this period can help protect the vaginal lining. Using medication to reduce hot flashes: Combined hormone therapy (HT) or hormone replacement therapy (HRT) with estrogen and progesterone can be used to reduce hot flashes, night sweats, and hot flashes. prevent osteoporosis. For someone who has had a hysterectomy, you can only treat it with estrogen. However, hormone therapy is only used in a limited population. People with breast cancer, cervical cancer, blood clots, liver disease, stroke, pregnant women, vaginal bleeding of unknown cause should not use hormone therapy. Other medications such as antidepressants, anticonvulsants, and blood pressure medications also work to reduce hot flashes and mood swings. Medications to relieve vaginal dryness and trouble sleeping: Prescriptions contain estrogen, a topical estrogen-free lubricant, to treat vaginal dryness and burning pain during sex. For insomnia, you can use over-the-counter or prescription sleep aids. Acupuncture, meditation, and relaxation are other good ways to relieve stress during menopause. Many women also try natural and herbal remedies. You should talk to your doctor before taking these measures.

Irregular menstrual cycle in addition to the end of menstruation when entering perimenopause, can also be due to many other causes, including:
Pregnancy or breast-feeding : A missed period can be a sign early in pregnancy, breastfeeding will often delay the return of menstruation after pregnancy. Eating disorders, excessive weight loss or excessive exercise: These are bad habits, which can disrupt menstruation. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS): People with PCOS may have irregular periods as well as enlarged ovaries that contain small fluid, called cysts, that can be seen on ultrasound. Premature ovarian failure: Premature ovarian failure is the loss of normal ovarian function before the age of 40. Women with premature ovarian failure, also known as primary ovarian failure, may have irregular periods during many years. Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID): An infection of the reproductive organs can cause irregular menstrual bleeding. Uterine fibroids: Uterine fibroids are a tumor but not cancer that develop in the uterine cavity. It can make your period heavier and longer. Signs that your period is about to end are signs that you have entered menopause. There are different symptoms depending on the stage. Therefore, when there are abnormal signs during this period, you should go to a medical facility for examination and treatment.
Currently, Vinmec International General Hospital is providing pre-menopausal health examination and counseling package. When registering for an examination package, customers will be examined and consulted with a specialist in Gynecology; Perform tests to assess hormone status. When registering for the pre-menopausal health care package and consultation package, customers will receive:
Gynecological specialist examination Gynecological examination, breast examination Transabdominal ultrasound of the uterus and ovaries Take specimens as a smear Cervical-vaginal cytology Mammogram (2 sides) Osteoporosis Measure other tests to detect pre-menopausal conditions, if any.

References: webmd.com, healthline.com, mayoclinic.org