There is often discussion among women about the correct menopause age. Some find that they are facing menopause too early, while others enjoy their reproductive years for a long time. We asked a gynecologist some more questions about this.

Menopause is the stage of women's life which signals the end of their reproductive life. Women often talk among themselves about what is the right age of menopause, when is it considered early and when is it late. But just as women's experiences during period cycles and pregnancy are different from each other, similarly the experience of menopause is also different for everyone.

In the same way, the experience of menopause is not the same for all women. During this period, apart from physical changes in the body of women, emotional and psychological changes are also seen. Apart from this, the time of menopause (menopause age) is also seen differently. While some women may experience menopause as early as their 40s, others reach menopause only in their 50s. Let us know from experts what is actually the right age of menopause.

At what age do most women get menopause?

Regarding this, Dr. Jayam Kannan, Director, GFC Fertility Center Chennai, says that in general, if a woman has not had menstruation for 12 months, then she can be considered to be in menopause stage. However, the average age of reaching menopause in India is around 46 years. Apart from this, 5 percent women face menopause after 50 years, while 5 percent reach menopause by the age of 40.

Most women in rural areas reach menopause in their 40s. According to experts, if a woman is bleeding even at the age of 52, it is important to consult a gynecologist. She may be suffering from fibroids or cancer.

If a woman has not had a period for 12 months, she may be considered to be in menopause. Image: Adobe Stock

Know the symptoms of menopause here

During menopause, excessive fatigue, indigestion, stomach pain, inability to concentrate and absence of menstruation are signs that a woman is moving towards menopause. Additional symptoms also include breast pain, insomnia and weight gain. Women who have early menopause. They also have a higher risk of osteoporosis, heart disease and cognitive decline due to decreased estrogen levels.

Is it worth removing the uterus to avoid menopause? (Is it advisable to remove the uterus to avoid menopause?)

It is a common misconception that complete removal of the uterus is a good solution to prevent perimenopausal problems. In fact, removal of the uterus can cause other bone and joint problems. According to experts, the government in India has implemented strict guidelines to prevent hysterectomy for women aged 35 to 50 years unless necessary.

In such situations, women are advised to eat a balanced diet. Eat only as much as is required for the body. Eat meals twice a day and include small snacks in your routine. Apart from this, consume caffeine maximum of two cups a day and also avoid sleeping during the day.

Those women whose lifestyle is sedentary. They face more severe menopause symptoms than active women.

How to take care of health in menopause

1. Exercise

In such a situation, the body starts feeling tired and weak. Do moderate intensity exercise to maintain physical activity. Due to this, blood pressure remains regular and energy level remains appropriate. It also helps in balancing hormonal imbalance.

2. Get enough sleep

Get enough sleep to avoid brain fog. Also keep distance from alcohol and smoking. By keeping the body healthy, the stress level starts reducing, which can prevent brain fog.

Get enough sleep to avoid brain fog. Also keep distance from alcohol and smoking.

3. Take care of heart health

After menopause, the level of estrogen in the body starts decreasing, which is important for heart health. In such a situation, try to avoid heart diseases and take care of diet. Include trans fat, lean protein, whole grains and low fat dairy products in your diet.

4. Get checked for cancer

The risk of endometrial cancer increases in women after menopause. In such a situation, get yourself checked for cancer regularly. Apart from this, take hormone replacement therapy as per doctor's advice. This helps in regulating the problems increasing in the body.

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