Patient's question:
My period has been delayed by half a month this month. It was said that women might experience menopause around the age of 45, and I am exactly 45 this year. I'm afraid I might be going through menopause, so I want to ask what are the symptoms of menopause?Doctor's answer:
Hello! It's a pleasure to clarify this for you. Before menopause, women generally experience menstrual irregularities, irregular cycles, and a recurrence of hot flashes, as well as mental and neurological symptoms. Due to the lack of estrogen, women are more prone to cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. Collagen fibers in the skin are lost, leading to the continuous increase and fading of wrinkles. Hair in the pubic and armpit areas also thins to varying degrees. A delay of half a month in menstruation cannot confirm menopause. Menstruation can be affected by environmental and emotional factors.