Patient's question:
I am currently 46 years old. Previously, my menstrual cycle was regular, but I haven't had a period for the past two months. It's now almost the third month, and I still haven't had my period. At what age does menopause usually occur? Am I already in menopause at 46?Doctor's answer:
I'm glad to help clarify this for you. For women, menstruation usually begins around the age of 14 or 18, and menopausal symptoms typically reappear around the age of 49. However, with better living conditions nowadays, menopause often doesn't occur until after the age of 50. Since you haven't had a period for three months, the first step is to have a thorough check-up of the six sex hormones. If the test results for the six sex hormones are normal, it indicates that it is simply irregular menstruation.