Signs that you are in perimenopause

The article was professionally consulted with Specialist Doctor II Tran Thi Mai Huong - Obstetrician and Gynecologist - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Vinmec Hai Phong International General Hospital.

Perimenopause in women is a period in which there is a gradual decrease in the levels of the hormones that control the body's estrogen and progesterone. Therefore, it is necessary to have an understanding of the signs of perimenopause in order to detect abnormal conditions and immediately notify the doctor so that appropriate treatment can be given.
Factors in perimenopause can help the treating doctor decide whether or not to use hormone replacement therapy to help patients improve their health during this time. If a woman misses her period for 12 consecutive months, she may have reached menopause and cannot become pregnant. So, some signs of perimenopause that need to be recognized are:

Changes in the menstrual cycle can be severe or mild, long-lasting or of a very short duration. If a woman has an interval between periods that lasts more than 60 days, perimenopause may be nearing the end. Some low-dose birth control pills can help make your periods more regular, which in turn can help relieve other symptoms.

If a woman shows signs of heavy menstrual bleeding during her period, it may be because the lining of the uterus is thicker than before ovulation. This phenomenon is caused by a decrease in the level of the hormone Progesterone present in a woman's body at this time. Heavy bleeding can also lead to health problems like fibroids or more serious medical conditions.

A woman may suddenly experience symptoms such as flushing and sweating within 5 to 10 minutes during perimenopause. Some may have mild heat in the body or sweat violently, making the whole body drenched. These symptoms can affect a woman's sleep, especially in the middle of the night or early in the morning, and are known as night sweats.
In this case, deep breathing exercises can help somewhat. In addition, women also need to try to avoid triggers that can trigger these hot flashes such as hot places, hot drinks or foods that are spicy and hot. In addition, women can try to apply some methods such as using angelica, soy in meals as a natural source of estrogen.

The amount of estrogen in the body is lower than normal, causing cell tissue to fall into a thinner and drier state. This can cause a number of symptoms such as itching and pain, especially during sex. When encountering this situation, women should see specialists for explanation, advice and medication in necessary cases.

Hormonal changes in the body and night sweats can wreak havoc on sleep and rest. Keep good habits like a regular schedule, give yourself a certain amount of time to be able to fall asleep easier. If these symptoms persist, the patient should see a doctor for more specific treatment.

Mood swings can happen to women in perimenopause, which is thought to be caused by hormonal changes in the body. This condition may be aggravated if the patient is experiencing insomnia. Women with severe perimenopause often experience dramatic mood swings. Some of the advice given is to have priorities, make choices and go out more to do the things you love.
7. Amnesia Hormonal changes along with other symptoms of perimenopause like mood swings and sleep disturbances can make it harder for a woman to remember something. In fact, a perimenopausal woman may forget her house or car keys very often, forget previously scheduled appointments, or have a hard time concentrating. And these signs of menopause can be more easily controlled if a woman goes through this phase.

If you are in the peri-menopausal stage, the level of estrogen in the body is very low, which means that a woman will have to face osteoporosis quickly. Osteoporosis can be led to a diagnosis by performing a very simple laboratory test called an X-ray. To prevent this situation, women need to supplement with vitamin D along with calcium, and do not forget to regularly walk or lift weights for about 20 minutes/day. In some cases, medications can be taken as prescribed by a doctor.
Manifestations of perimenopause are very diverse and are also easy to confuse with other diseases, so every woman needs to observe her body health every day to immediately suspect the signs of perimenopause. appear, you can notify your doctor for advice and find out how to improve these symptoms.
Currently, Vinmec International General Hospital currently 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; Perform tests to assess 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) Measuring osteoporosis Perform tests such as: quantitative FSH (Follicular Stimulating Hormone), quantitative FSH (Follicular Stimulating Hormone), quantitative LH (Luteinizing Hormone), quantitative AMH (Anti-AMH) - Mullerian Hormone), Estradiol quantification, Testosteroned determination, Cholesterol determination, LDL-C (Low density lipoprotein Cholesterol) quantification, HDL-C (High density lipoprotein Cholesterol) quantification, Glucose determination AST (GOT) determination. measure ALT activity (GPT), total urinalysis (By automatic machine),... Customers can check at any time, however, it is best to come to the clinic when there is no vaginal bleeding. The package of pre-menopausal health care examination and consultation cannot be performed for customers who have estrogen-dependent genital cancer, embolism, and hepatobiliary disease.