Menopause is a time when hormone levels drop leading to the end of the menstrual cycle.
Menopause
When does the menopause happen?
The average age for menopause is 51 years, but symptoms are classed as menopausal when there has been no period for 12 months.
Perimenopause is considered the period leading up to menopause with the average individual experiencing this at 47 years old. However, this can start up to 10 years prior to this when hormones are fluctuating, and some symptoms associated with menopause have started.
How to cope with the menopause?
Menopause has been discussed a lot recently with lots of negative associations surrounding the symptoms. However, it could also be looked at as a positive time in life when a new mid-life begins.
Having an awareness of the signs and symptoms that can happen with perimenopause and menopause can mean that coping mechanisms can be put in place to help and gain future health benefits.
Exercise, specifically strength training, can have a positive effect on wellbeing throughout these years, whilst supporting muscle maintenance and bone health for future years.
The following information will help you better understand the changes that can happen during menopause. Through increasing knowledge, you can take control of your symptoms, or support others with theirs, and ensure a happy and healthy life during all stages of menopause.
