Patient's question:
Starting from 40, it happens every 3-4 months. Every time I take progesterone, it occurs. I visit the local health center for treatment. I feel physically fat and uncomfortable.Doctor's answer:
Hello, you can take some progesterone. Without other symptoms, it might be the menopausal transition period. The period from the fertile stage to the non-fertile stage for women after the age of 40 is called menopause or perimenopause. The menopausal process gradually completes over several years (reportedly an average of 4 years), and this period is called the menopausal transition. The beginning of the menopausal transition is marked by changes in menstruation, such as irregular cycles (e.g., prolonged or shortened periods), shortened or prolonged menstrual flow, increased or decreased menstrual volume. Only a small number of women may skip this transition period and experience sudden menopause. During this transition period, the ovulation function of the ovaries gradually declines. Subsequently, the eggs in the ovaries are depleted, or the remaining follicles no longer develop or secrete estrogen, the endometrium no longer grows or thickens, and menstruation no longer occurs. If it persists for more than a year, it is then called menopause.