51 years is the average age North American women become menopausal
According to the North American Menopause Society, Women in North America will likely experience natural menopause between ages 40 and 58, averaging around age 51. Some women, however, reach this phase in their 30s, others in their 60s. Typically, women reach menopause around the same age as their mothers and sisters.
The stages of menopause
Perimenopause can begin 8 to 10 years before menopause, when the ovaries gradually produce less estrogen. It lasts up until menopause, the point when the ovaries stop releasing eggs
Menopause is described when a woman no longer has menstrual periods. At this stage, the ovaries have stopped releasing eggs and producing most of their estrogen.
Post menopause is the period of time after a woman has not bled for an entire year (the rest of your life after going through menopause).
The most common symptoms of menopause
Women can experience many different symptoms during the perimenopause and menopause phases.
Hot flushes & night sweats
Mood changes, fatigue, depression & anxiety
Vaginal dryness and decreased libido
Top 5 tips to combat menopause symptoms
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Consider yoga, it has been proven to promote a reduction in stress, improve your mood & promote sound sleep
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Incorporate daily movement, exercise helps to strengthen, tone and improve bone density
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Remove stimulants such as caffeine & spicy foods, these are common triggers for hot flashes & night sweats
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Try herbal remedies such as Dong Qui & Rehmannia, these are known female tonics and hormone stabilisers
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Drink enough water, during menopause women often experience dryness caused by a decrease in estrogen levels
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