Can you tell me when does the 1st signs of menepause start?

3-10 years earlier. : Average age of menopause is 51-52. First signs actually can actually start to appear up to ten years earlier...Once hormone levels start to decline.

3-5 yrs prior: The average age of menopause is 51, with range 40-55. The first signs of menopause will start about 3-5 years prior and as early as 10 yrs for some women. Common early signs include increasing irregularity of periods, and hot flashes and night sweats initially around the period.