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Stages of Menopause
First Stage of Menopause Premenopause Premenopuase has sometimes been used to explain the point just before menopause or for early menopause. However, this is actually the stage in which your are fertile. This is your reproductive stage where your body is producing eggs and the proper levels of hormones. During this stage a woman's reproductive system is active and healthy. This stage is from your first period to your last. Often this stage is not even counted when talking about menopause and symptoms. 2nd Stage of Menopause Perimenopause Perimenopause and premenopause are often used to describe the same stage. However, perimenopuase is the stage immediately preceding menopause and lasts on average 4 years. You may only experience perimenopause for a few months or it could last for up to 10 years. During this stage you will start to experience menopausal symptoms due to a decline in estrogen and progesterone levels. This decline accelerates during the last 1 to 2 years of perimenopause. This stage generally occurs in a woman's 40s but can happen in their late 30s to early 50s. This stage ends when a you have gone a full year without a period which officially marks menopause. Third Stage Menopause Menopause is more of a milestone (if you want to call it that) versus a stage. This is the point in time when you have gone 12 consecutive months without a menstrual period. This is the stage where your estrogen and progesterone levels have decreased permanently to extremely low levels. At this point the ovaries have stopped producing eggs and you would no longer be able to get pregnant naturally. A woman is usually between the ages of 45 to 60 for this stage. If you hit menopause before age 35, this is considered premature menopause which is discussed further on this page. Stages of Menopause - Fourth and Final Stage Post Menopause
Premature menopause, or early menopause, is not an official stage of menopause but worth mentioning. If a woman reaches menopause before age 40, this is considered early menopause. This can occur because of genetics, illness or medical procedures such as a hysterectomy or other female procedures. Although a woman can reach menopause naturally before the age of 40, it is still considered premature menopause. In addition to understanding the stages of menopause, check out these changes during menopause to get a full understanding of what you may experience. Related Articles Understanding Menopause Exercise 4 Weight Loss
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