Patient's question:
I haven't had my period for two months. I'm 45 years old. I feel quite upset about being in menopause. I've heard from others that menopause usually occurs in one's 50s. People say that after menopause, aging happens quite quickly, and that makes me quite worried. I haven't gone to the hospital yet. What if it's menopause?Doctor's answer:
According to the current age, it is considered that the level of sex hormones in the body has started to rise again, leading to the absence of menstruation. Currently, it hasn't been two months since the last period, so it doesn't qualify as amenorrhea—it is more like menstrual irregularity. It is advisable to visit a hospital for an ultrasound examination to carefully observe the thickness of the endometrium. Medications such as progesterone can be used to regulate the menstrual cycle. After the menstruation returns, a check-up for six female hormone indicators should be conducted on the second or third day. Comprehensive analysis is needed, and it is recommended to consume more high-quality protein-rich foods in daily life.