How do i know how soon will my menopause arrive?

Watch your symptoms: Hot flashes, irregular periods, moods swings, excessive sweating, and appropriate age (usually >50) are the clues for menopause. It may be earlier if your female ancestors were younger at start of menopause.

Unpredictable Period: Menopause is after one year without a period. Perimenopause is the transition of hormonal fluctuations as ovaries wind down producing female hormones. Menstrual irregularity is hallmark, but may also include hot flashes, sleep and mood disturbances. Your doctor can help. Here's link to good overview of perimenopause: http://www.Womenshealthfremont.Com/newsdesk/news/making-sense-of-perimenopause.