Pre Menopause Symptoms and How to Handle Them


pre menopause Pre Menopause Symptoms are manifested by a woman nearing the age of 50, it actually occurs in the woman's late 30's until her early to late 40's. During this stage, a woman experiences a progressive decline in their reproductive cycle. This is the root cause of all pre menopause symptoms. The changes are due to fluctuations of female hormones especially estrogen and progesterone. There is a significant decline in the production of estrogen that it causes irregular menstrual periods. Some women experiences shorter and more frequent menstruations and others may have longer and less frequent periods. They may even not have periods at all but it's not menopause yet. A woman is considered menopausal when she missed her period for 12 months or a whole year.

The onset of the pre menopause and pre menopause symptoms is affected by several factors. Race is one of the affecting factors. According to studies, women of Asian descent experience pre menopause symptoms earlier than women from other continents. Stress, diet and nutrition, pollution, lifestyle are also known factors that increases the tendency of a woman to manifest pre menopause symptoms earlier than normal. Special medical procedures like surgery, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy are also suggested to speed up the menopausal process.

The common pre menopause symptoms are:

  • Irregular menstrual periods
  • Mood swings, depression, and irritability
  • Hot flashes
  • Hair loss
  • Slowed metabolism
  • Diminished sex drive
  • Dyspareunia or painful sexual intercourse
  • Dryness of the Vagina
  • Palpitations
  • Insomnia or difficulty sleeping and staying asleep
  • Dry skin


These pre menopause symptoms do not just affect the woman herself. Her husband, children, and other members of the family are also affected by these pre menopause symptoms. There is a great deal to a woman's personality, mood, how she handles things, and her overall functioning. A woman performs her roles as a wife, mother, friend, and many other tasks so handling these pre menopause symptoms properly is very significant for her and her family. The following are the ways to handle pre menopause symptoms:

  • Consult your doctor for possible Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). Estrogen and progesterone are diminished during the pre menopausal stage. These hormones can be replaced artificially as prescribed by your doctor. This mode of treatment must be done under strict doctor's supervision as possible diseases have been related to this therapy.
  • Regular exercise is an effective way to handle pre menopause symptoms. Constant moving and exercise promotes the conversion of the estrogen from the male hormone andostenedione. Hot flashes are also reduced with regular exercise. Exercise also encourages good circulation and it relieves stress. It boosts your mood by releasing endorphins. Weight gain related to pre menopause is also handled by exercise.
  • Eat healthy foods and foods rich in phytoestrogens. Having a well balanced diet does not just help you be at your best but also manages the pre menopause symptoms. Alcohol, tea, and other drinks rich in caffeine are not good during the pre menopause stage as they worsen hot flashes. On the other hand, phytoestrogens are estrogens found in food. Foods known to be rich in phytoestrogens include soy beans, carrots, beans, rice, and apples. These foods make your pre menopause symptoms totally manageable.