A diagnosis of perimenopause/ menopause is based on:
Menopausal symptoms with or without changes in your periods.
No period for more than 12 months, if you are over 50 years or for under 24 months, if you are under 50 years and not on contraception.
Surgically-induced menopause (post-hysterectomy)
Perimenopause is the journey leading to menopause. Perimenopause can start from 45 years of age onwards, with the average age being 50 years.
Perimenopause can continue well into the 50’s, but once a woman reaches 55 years, natural fertility is deemed to be finished and contraception is no longer required. However, this does not mean that perimenopausal symptoms just disappear.
Between 40-45 years, perimenopausal symptoms are regarded as the start of a premature menopause. Symptoms at 40 years or under could possibly be related to premature ovarian failure and this service is unsuitable for this management.
Here at Webdoctor.ie, we aim to help with your physical symptoms, address any concerns about treatment, and offer both dietary and lifestyle advice.