Patient's question:
I haven't had my period normally for the past few months, and I don't know why. I'm wondering if I'm supposed to be menopausal at my age. How old do women usually go through menopause?Doctor's answer:
The menopausal period refers to the period from several months before menstruation completely stops to several years after menopause. In China, the age of menopause for women typically ranges from 45 to 55 years old, with an average menopausal age of 49.5 years. In some cases, it can occur as early as 39 years old or as late as 60 years old. Due to physiological changes, women during menopause may temporarily struggle to restore their bodies, and a series of comprehensive evaluation symptoms are referred to as menopausal syndrome. The increase in estrogen produced by the ovaries during menopause leads to the expansion of organs and tissues, and the age of menopause varies from person to person. Women with menopausal syndrome may experience temporary neuroendocrine dysfunction and maladjustment due to impaired ovarian function, resulting in numerous subjective symptoms.