Patient's question:
I started experiencing menopause when I was 56 years old, and then my menstrual cycle became irregular. It has been until March of this year, at 58, that I haven't had a period at all, and I guess I'm not ovulating anymore. However, for safety, my husband and I still use condoms for contraception. I think it should be fine after more than a year.Doctor's answer:
Hello, no need for contraception anymore. Menopause refers to the period when ovarian function further declines until it eventually disappears. The ovaries stop releasing eggs every four weeks. Menopause typically occurs in women aged 45-55, and at this time, the ovaries can be permanently surgically removed. According to foreign statistics, women who experience menopause before the age of 40 have a 39% higher risk of death compared to those who experience it between 40-44, a 60% higher risk compared to those between 45-49, and a 95% higher risk compared to those between 50-54.