Question 1

at what age does perimenopause start?

Accepted Answer

Everyone different: Average age 45+/-, signaled by irregular periods. Early perimenopause cycles different by 7 days or more, late perimenopause(pm) starts with no period more than 60 days. Starts and stops. Most symptoms(sx) in late pm, but symptoms like night sweats and hot flashes and sleep disturbance in days before eriod can start when periods still regular.

Question 2

what are the symptoms of perimenopause and at what age it starts?

Accepted Answer

Late 40's: This occurs in the years before menopause. Late 40's is the most common. Missed periods and hot flashes are the most common symptoms.

Question 3

what is the average age for perimenopause in uk how long does it last ?

Accepted Answer

USA: I don't know about the UK, but average age of menopause in the US is 52.  Most start the perimenopausal period at 48-50 years of age.

Question 4

what are the most common symptoms of menopause or perimenopause and at what most common age does it start?

Accepted Answer

Perimenopause: Perimenopause can begin in a few women in their 30s, but much more commonly in their 40s.  This is a time of unstable changes in the balance of hormones that can cause many symptoms and distress in a womans life.  Pms, fatigue, "foggy thinking" , mood changes, depression, flu like feelings, insomnia, irregular periods, sexual dysfunction and other.  Menopause is when there are no periods for 1year.

Question 5

is it true that the natural scent of a woman's vagina change as she ages and goes through perimenopause?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It's all about hormone level, ph, and the resulting bacterial balance. Age influences both. With menopause, the estrogen levels drop and the vagina gets less moist and more prone to infection, which can affect odor.

Question 6

i am 41 and for the past few years my periods have only lasted for a few days. is this normal at my age? is this the beginnings of perimenopause?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: This could be just normal variation. You  should talk with your doc and have some labs drawn.

Question 7

why is my period so short. age 37. perimenopause?

Accepted Answer

Time 2 get a checkup: There are a lot of reasons for short periods and it's worth getting it checked out. It could be reflective of thyroid disorders, non-hormonal gynecologic problems such as fibroids, and others. Your OB/GYN should be able to help you sort it out. Pro-tip: when you go, describe exactly how is it short - the number of days of the flow, or the number of days between periods?

Question 8

i calculated my average cycle length and i got 23.33 would that fall under the regular cycle length or irregular cycle length? and can i be at risk for perimenopause at the age of 18?

Accepted Answer

: Normal cycle length varies between 21 to 35 days. You are fine with an 23 day cycle.  Why do you think about perimenopause at 18 years old? Take care.

Question 9

period usually 5-6 days. last 3 cycles has been 8 days. 32 years old had 7 kids, also started menses at age 10.  is this possibly perimenopause?

Accepted Answer

Not at 32: Symptoms of perimenopause would include skipping or stopping periods. in your case your periods are coming regularly but lasting 2 days longer than normal. This is not consistent with perimenopause. There are many options to help with long periods. Schedule a visit with an Obgyn and discuss your options

Question 10

can a progesterone test of 15.5 ng/ml 7 day post ovulation means the women is not entering perimenopause or other tests needed? can it occur at age 34

Accepted Answer

Ovulation occurred: If done, progesterone levels are checked on day 21 of the cycle (7 days after ovulation) to check if ovulation occurred. A structure within the egg, the corpus luteum, normally produces progesterone. Documenting ovulation does not confirm or deny perimenopause. Typically tests are not done to confirm perimeno, but irregular periods &amp; other symptoms may suggest it. It RARELY occurs as young as 34:)

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Period usually 5-6 days. last 3 cycles has been 8 days. 32 years old had 7 kids, also started menses at age 10. is this possibly perimenopause?

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