Irregular menstrual periods that are shorter or longer,or heavier, with more or less time in between them is usually the first sign our bodies give us that menopause is near.While its considered a symptom of change of life, irregular periods are actually a perimenopause symptom that occurs during the years leading up to full menopause. In any case, since abnormal periods can go on for six years or more, it helps to know what to expect and how you can manage your cycle.
How Peri-Menopause Affects the Menstrual Cycle As you become older the body begins to make less of the female hormones progesterone and estrogen. This slow down in production causes the Pituitary gland to begin sending out it's own hormone in an attempt to provoke the ovarian follicles into producing more progesterone and estrogen. Your body will then become confused by all of this and as a result it is your periods that suffer.
Heavy periods during menopause The thickness of the lining of the uterus is controlled by the hormones Progesterone and Estrogen. As we have already found, production of these hormones changes as we age and this may result in a much thicker than previously experienced lining to the uterus. The result will be a much heavier period than that previously experienced. It is possible for this situation to continue right up to the time when menstruation ceases entirely.
Missed Periods and Frequent Periods Skipping periods during menopause is also fairly common. Many women skip periods for several months in a row, while others have one only every other month. Menopause being the individual experience that it is, other women experience the exact opposite: more frequent periods. Women with this symptom have a regular cycle, but the cycle is shorter than the usual 28 days.
Changes to the Length of Periods Some women will experience much longer periods possibly lasting for up to 3 weeks although with lighter flow. Other women are very happy because they experience a period lasting only 2 or 3 days.
Thin, Watery Periods This is a symptom that is not talked of very much unlike heavy periods or irregular menstrual cycles. It is in truth, a fairly common occurence particulary among those women who experience loger periods. It is not normally anything to be worried about unless there is a chance you maybe pregnant where an ectopic pregnancy is a possibility. If you are also experiencing abdominal pain then it is imperitive that you consult a doctor immediately.
Treatments for irregular periods There are things you can do to try to normalize your menstrual periods. Try to make sure you are getting sufficient B vitamins, omega-3 fatty acids and magnesium in your diet. Take supplements if you are not sure. There are also some herbs that can help too. Black Cohosh and Chasteberry are good choices and are available from health food shops or by mail order. You could also consider Natural Progesterone Cream. Made from an extract of soya beans this is a simple way to ease away your symptoms by supplementing the body with a natural hormone that is bio-identical to the progesterone your body produces. Since it is bio-identical there are no side effects to experience and it is readily available to buy.
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