Sage-Tips

Is menopause normal at 43?

Most women reach menopause between the ages of 45 and 55, with the average age being around 51. However, about one per cent of women experience menopause before the age of 40 years. This is known as premature menopause. Menopause between 41 and 45 years of age is called early menopause.

Can you take HRT at 43?

For women who experience premature or early menopause, HRT is strongly recommended until the average age of menopause (around 51 years), unless there is a particular reason for a woman not to take it.

Is 43 too early for perimenopause?

Early Stage. Perimenopause can begin in some women in their 30s, but most often it starts in women ages 40 to 44. It is marked by changes in menstrual flow and in the length of the cycle.

How do I know if I am starting perimenopause?

If you have a persistent change of seven days or more in the length of your menstrual cycle, you may be in early perimenopause. If you have a space of 60 days or more between periods, you’re likely in late perimenopause. Hot flashes and sleep problems. Hot flashes are common during perimenopause.

How long should a woman be on HRT?

There is no set time a woman should be on HRT. “We ask a woman to go off hormones at 5 years,” says Anne W. Chang, MD. “We talk about the reasons why she should go off. But it’s a shared decision.” “Being on hormones longer doesn’t raise your risk for blood clots, but age does,” Chang says.

Do I need hormone replacement therapy for menopause?

Your doctor may have suggested hormone replacement therapy for moderate to severe menopause symptoms such as: Hot flashes Night sweats Vaginal dryness

What are the risks of hormone replacement therapy (HRT)?

The risks of hormone replacement therapy depend on your age when you started hormones and how long you’ve taken them. Your chances of heart attack go up only if you are 60 or older when you start them or if you became menopausal more than 10 years ago.

How do I know if I’m menopausal?

Here are 12 signs that you might be menopausal… 1. You have a few years of horrible and heavy periods. Periods that look like crime scenes and periods that can’t be stopped even when inserting three tampons at a time. Periods that make you throw away all white clothing and carry around a beach towel to sit on.