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From Low Sex Drive To Hot Flashes, How To Spot The First Signs Of Perimenopause

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Perimenopause Symptoms: 5 Signs Your Early Menopause Is About To Start

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Perimenopause Symptoms: 5 Signs Your Early Menopause is About to Start

One year without periods is considered menopause in the absence of any other medical conditions that affect your period. Perimenopause Symptoms: 5 Signs Your Early Menopause is About to Start

Perimenopause Symptoms: The period before menopause is known as perimenopause. When a person's periods are more than 60 days apart, medical professionals consider them to be in the latter phases of perimenopause. Variations in menstrual flow and cycle length are characteristics of the 'early stage of perimenopause'. Contrarily, the final phase of perimenopause, which occurs just before menopause sets in, is marked by missing periods until it ultimately ends.

During perimenopause, estrogen levels change dramatically, which has a negative effect on the brain's levels of serotonin and norepinephrine. However, there is no guaranteed method to determine that perimenopause is ending until a person stops having periods. The symptoms of perimenopause may differ from person to person.

5 SIGNS OF EARLY MENOPAUSE YOU DIDN'T KNOW

Irregular Periods:  Your periods might be heavier or lighter, more or less frequent, or last longer or shorter than normal. This is a well-known sign that menopause is on the horizon.

Hormonal Changes: Your mood may be affected by a number of things, including menopause-related hormonal changes. If you've previously experienced anxiety or melancholy, menopause may make those feelings worse.

Hot Flashes: Hot flashes, which cause abrupt feelings of warmth or flushing without any apparent cause, are one of the most well-known menopausal symptoms. Although some people are more susceptible to them than others, it is believed that changes in estrogen production are the source of them.

Vaginal Dryness: You may begin to suffer vaginal dryness during perimenopause, which can make intercourse unpleasant or even painful. Additionally, your chances of having severe vaginal dryness are increased if you were diagnosed with breast cancer.

Weight Gain: Additionally, your skin and hair may become drier and thinner. Some people experience weight gain during menopause. Your body composition may also change, resulting in less muscle and more fat overall, as well as more fat around the waist.

Menopause is a normal stage of life, therefore if you are in the typical menopausal age range and have just moderate symptoms, you probably don't need to consult a doctor. However, it's time to get assistance if your menopausal or perimenopause symptoms are affecting your quality of life.

In the absence of any other medical conditions that affect your period, one year without periods is considered menopause. Due to the decrease of ovarian function in your 40s and 50s, you are said to be in your menopausal period if you spend 12 months without having a monthly cycle.

World Thrombosis Day Encourages Public To "Move Against Thrombosis" To Celebrate 10 Years Of Raising Awareness Worldwide

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Today is World Thrombosis Day, a global effort by the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH) to spread awareness of the signs, symptoms and risk factors of thrombosis, commonly known as blood clots.

World Thrombosis Day engages 5,000 partner organizations from 120 countries to advance understanding of the treatment and prevention of blood clots. For its 10th anniversary year, the campaign encourages people to Move Against Thrombosis with simple movements to increase blood flow.

Thrombosis can develop in, or travel to, blood vessels throughout the body, often causing symptoms that can be mistaken for other conditions. The most common signs of a blood clot in the leg, or deep vein thrombosis (DVT), can include tenderness in the calf, swelling of the ankle or foot, redness and/or warmth in the area. Signs of a blood clot in the lungs, or pulmonary embolism (PE), can include unexplained shortness of breath, rapid breathing, chest pain, rapid heart rate and/or light-headedness.

"One of the reasons that thrombosis ends up as the cause of death for one in four people worldwide is that many of its symptoms are synonymous with other common conditions," advised Lana Castellucci, M.D., chair of the World Thrombosis Day Steering Committee. "When a person experiences a leg cramp, for example, it is unlikely that they will seek a blood clot screening, and unfortunately, that can result in the condition becoming fatal. We are working to educate the public on the signs and symptoms of this prevalent condition to ensure proper medical care is sought before it's too late."

Certain risk factors can increase the likelihood of developing blood clots, specifically:

Extended hospitalization: 60% of venous thromboembolism (VTE) cases occur during or after hospitalization, as patients are more likely to have decreased mobility.

Cancer treatment: Patients with cancer are four times more likely to develop a serious blood clot due to surgery and chemotherapy.

Pregnancy and postpartum: High risk during pregnancy and after delivery. Additionally, the weight of the uterus pressing on veins in the pelvis can slow circulation in the legs.

Regularly exercising and maintaining a healthy weight is important for people with these risk factors. Incorporating movement in blood clot prevention inspired World Thrombosis Day's Move Against Thrombosis theme.

To learn more, visit www.Worldthrombosisday.Org.

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