You’re Not Going Crazy….It’s Menopause!

Top 40 Perimenopausal Symptoms

Happy Wednesday Golden Divas!

I haven’t written about menopause in a few months; however one of my dear friends requested that I write about it because it is rearing its ugly head in her life.  I assured her she is NOT GOING CRAZY she is just going through life elevated changes with the rest of us.

First for those who are lucky enough and have NOT experienced any changes, I am so happy and envious of you; however for those who are entering into a new stage in their lives, and for those who are quite familiar with our new friend who keeps on hanging around stay strong!

 Here is a recap of Perimenopause and menopause!

Perimenopause, or menopause transition, begins several years before menopause. It’s the time when the ovaries gradually begin to make less estrogen. It usually starts in a woman’s 40s but can start in her 30s or even earlier.

Perimenopause lasts up until menopause, the point when the ovaries stop releasing eggs. In the last 1 to 2 years of perimenopause, this drop in estrogen speeds up. At this stage, many women have menopause symptoms.

How Long Does Perimenopause Last?

The average length of perimenopause is 4 years, but for some women, this stage may last only a few months or continue for 10 years. Perimenopause ends when a woman has gone 12 months without having her period.

This list might be overwhelming however Golden Divas we got this! No pun intended we are Warriors!

Source: 

https://www.webmd.com/menopause/guide/guide-perimenopause#1

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