United States: A recent Ohio State University poll reveals that menopausal symptoms begin unexpectedly during the time women least anticipate them.
Research indicates that menopause hormone shifts can lead to hot flashes together with mood swings followed by weight gain and problems sleeping at night, as reported by HealthDay.
Results from an Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center poll indicate sixty-one percent of women believe their menopause onset with symptoms will happen during their 40s (3 in 5).
Doctor assessments reveal that this assumption is incorrect.
Most women experience their menopause onset during their early 50s yet symptoms can surface anytime from their 30s into their early 50s.
Menopause May Begin Earlier Than Expected
“Perimenopause is when the menstrual cycle has started to change, and it is persistent,” Dr. Lauren Baker, a specialist in obstetrics and gynecology at Wexner, said in a news release. “The formal definition is periods fluctuate by at least seven days for at least 10 months.”
Women should seek medical advice for menopause symptoms despite their belief in being too young to experience menopause, according to Baker. The nature of each woman’s menopausal experience makes it essential to notify medical professionals about any noticed variations or any related concerns.
Wellness experts confirm that diet and exercise can successfully handle menopausal symptoms according to fifty percent of the surveyed women.
Habits That Ease Symptoms
“Having a diet that’s rich in calcium and vitamin D is really important for bone health,” Baker said. “Fiber and protein are also helpful from a weight management perspective. And then making sure you’re getting whole foods, lots of fruits and veggies is also really important.”
According to survey findings 33% of women show concern regarding long-term menopause health risks with physical (25%) and mental (18%) impacts.
Results indicate that younger women between 18 and 29 chose mental health issues as their main menopause concern with a frequency rate of about 25% whereas elderly women aged 65 and over had only 10% in this category, as reported by HealthDay.
“Problems in the workplace, adverse effects on one’s quality of life and adverse health events all have been associated with menopause, too,” Baker said. “There are effective treatments and ways to feel better to not only survive but thrive.”
About the Survey
The survey of 1,068 women occurred through telephone and internet operations between Feb. 7-10 and Feb. 21-24. The research includes a margin of error that amounts to 3.4 percentage points.