Menopause is a natural biological process that is considered a new phase in the life of a woman. Menopause is further explained as the time in a woman that marks the end of her menstrual cycle. It is usually concluded and diagnosed after 12 consecutive months, and the woman hasn’t menstruated, which means that the woman can no longer get pregnant naturally. Menopause usually happens in women within the age of 45 and 55, with an average age of 51. However, menopause can occur earlier in some cases; it could be due to various medical conditions or treatments like removing the ovaries.
Different women experience menopause differently. Menopause is an example of hormonal changes, and like any other hormonal change, it could cause discomfort. When a female is about to experience menopause, some symptoms may arise, and the symptoms may vary from one person to another. The symptoms of menopause can come as early as before menstruation ends and remain for several years. The symptoms of menopause circulate the three stages, known as perimenopause [1], menopause [2], and postmenopause [3].
The different symptoms of menopause that a female could experience include:
Physical Changes
Some physical changes could occur in a woman if she nears menopause. Some of the physical changes a woman may experience include: weight gain, changes in hair color, breast reduction or tenderness, breast soreness, urinary incontinence [4].
However, it may not be easy to relate these physical changes to been a symptom of menopause since they may sometimes not be a result of menopause and may be normal transitions due to age and lifestyle.