Women generally experience menopause at what age?

Written by Zhang Xiu Rong
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Updated on September 07, 2024
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The average age of menopause for women in our country is generally around 49 years old. Before menopause, some people may experience irregular periods for about two to three years, a period also known as the perimenopause. Some may have periods once every two or three months until they gradually cease, reaching menopause. Others might experience increased menstrual flow, prolonged periods, and shorter cycles. Thus, generally, women around 48 or 49 years of age, if experiencing irregular periods, should consider that they are nearing menopause and should pay attention to menopausal care. After menopause at the age of 49, some may experience symptoms of menopause. Therefore, the average age of menopause in our country is around 49 years old.

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Causes of Amenorrhea

Amenorrhea can be physiological or pathological. Physiological amenorrhea, for example, occurs during the breastfeeding period when menstruation is irregular for three consecutive months; this is considered normal. Also, some patients may experience temporary amenorrhea due to medications used to treat conditions such as endometriosis, which is also normal. Pathological amenorrhea, commonly seen in clinical settings, includes conditions such as ovarian dysfunction, severe intrauterine adhesions, premature ovarian failure, or other endocrine disorders, which can result in the absence of menstruation. It is essential for individuals experiencing amenorrhea to undergo relevant medical examinations to identify the cause, followed by appropriate treatments based on the findings.

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Amenorrhea is the absence of menstruation.

Amenorrhea is a type of endocrine disorder and menstrual irregularity in women. Normally, women have a menstrual period once a month. If there is no menstrual period for three consecutive months, it is medically referred to as amenorrhea. There are physiological and pathological types of amenorrhea. Physiological amenorrhea, such as during pregnancy, is normal when periods stop. Or it could be a physiological abnormality, for example, not having periods for three months during breastfeeding, which is also considered physiological. Pathological amenorrhea commonly includes conditions like intrauterine adhesions or ovarian dysfunction, premature ovarian failure, and so on. In such cases, it is necessary to visit a hospital for relevant examinations and then provide treatment based on the results of those examinations.

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Will there be ovulation during amenorrhea?

In our professional field, amenorrhea is actually defined as not having menstruation for over six months, or missing three menstrual cycles—this is what we professionally regard as amenorrhea. What most people talk about as amenorrhea refers to the situation where menstruation does not occur when expected. In cases where menstruation does not occur when expected, is ovulation still possible? In fact, it is possible to ovulate under such circumstances. Generally speaking, for a woman with regular menstrual cycles, if she does not get her period when expected, the first considerations are usually pregnancy or an anovulatory menstrual cycle, both of which are common occurrences. Of course, for women with irregular menstrual cycles, or even for those with regular cycles who do not get their period when expected, it is possible that ovulation may be delayed. How long can it be delayed? The timing can sometimes be uncertain, it is entirely possible for ovulation to occur sometime after the expected menstrual date. Therefore, during the period after the expected time of menstruation, it is indeed entirely possible for ovulation to occur.

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What are the harms of premature menopause?

The normal age of menopause for women in our country is around 49 years old. If menopause occurs during this period, it's generally not a big issue. However, if menopause occurs prematurely, it typically indicates a decline in ovarian function or early ovarian failure. This can cause disruptions in marital relations for women, and if menopause happens too early, it can lead to premature symptoms of menopause. Symptoms such as hot flashes, sweating, irritability can occur, and in severe cases, it may lead to diseases related to blood pressure and cardiovascular health. Therefore, premature menopause does have an impact on health. If these symptoms appear prematurely, it is crucial to go to the hospital for appropriate adjustment and treatment.

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How to quickly induce menstruation when it has stopped.

Women with amenorrhea should first undergo a blood and urine HCG test to rule out the possibility of pregnancy. After excluding pregnancy, it is generally necessary to check the female sex hormone levels and thyroid function. Sometimes, specific diseases such as polycystic ovary syndrome, hyperprolactinemia, and premature ovarian failure can cause amenorrhea, and these specific diseases should be treated accordingly to induce menstruation. For polycystic ovary syndrome, treatment often involves the use of oral contraceptives to induce menstruation; for hyperprolactinemia, treatment typically involves the use of bromocriptine; for premature ovarian failure, estrogen-progestogen cycle replacement is usually prescribed. (Please use medications under the guidance of a doctor.)