Peri-menopause


MENOPAUSE -
It is the time in woman’s life between 45-51 years when ovaries stop producing eggs and menstrual periods stop for last 12 months. Average age of menopause is 51 years. Period around this time is perimenopause.

Even before stopping menstrual cycle, you can have symptoms due to changes in hormonal levels like irregular period, hot flushes, night sweats, sleep problems and vaginal dryness. 
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is a normal part of woman’s life and does not always need to be treated. But for regular annual check-up and if symptoms are bothersome you need to see us. 


Women who become menopausal before age 40 should see a gynaecologist for an abnormal early menopause and before 45 for proper calcium supplementation. 

After hysterectomy with ovaries preserved, if you start having bothersome symptoms please visit us. 

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