Many middle-aged women are afraid of the hormonal changes and possible severe symptoms. The first symptoms appear early.
It helps some people to prepare better for menopause if they know what happens in their body and what symptoms become apparent early on. Menopause usually begins between the ages of 40 and 45, and in some cases, even earlier. It usually takes around five to seven years for the hormonal change to be complete. Women who stop bleeding before the age of 40 experience early menopause. At this point, women are on average around 52 years old. There are also cases where periods stop at age 45 or earlier. Some people actually don't experience menopausal symptoms until they are in their mid-50s. This can be the case due to thyroid diseases or therapies such as cancer. In any case, women should discuss this with their doctors if they are concerned about the possibility of developing cancer in the future. It can also be due to the fact that a woman can become pregnant naturally at a younger age.