Indore: Create Stories: Hot flashes, trouble sleeping and other distress could be signs of premature menopause explains Dr Abhyudaya Verma
Sudden hot flashes, anxiety and trouble sleeping might seem normal stress symptoms for some women, but it can be a sign of premature menopause. Explaining this in a webinar organised by Create Stories Social Welfare Society on Monday, endocrinologist Dr Abhyudaya Verma discussed the rising threat of premature menopause.
New research states that seven in 10 women over the age of 40 believe coronavirus lockdowns have increased anxiety in those going through menopause.
Dr Abhyudaya Verma citing National Health Service recommends that adults get between seven and nine hours sleep a night.
"The survey of 2,000 people revealed that 73 per cent of 45-54 year old women said the menopause had had an impact on their sleep pattern," he said.
New research states that seven in 10 women over the age of 40 believe coronavirus lockdowns have increased anxiety in those going through menopause.
Dr Abhyudaya Verma citing National Health Service recommends that adults get between seven and nine hours sleep a night.
"The survey of 2,000 people revealed that 73 per cent of 45-54 year old women said the menopause had had an impact on their sleep pattern," he said.
Understanding Menopause
Menopause is a natural part of ageing, which usually happens when a woman is between the age of 45 and 55.
It occurs when oestrogen levels in the body start to decline.
Menopause is a natural part of ageing, which usually happens when a woman is between the age of 45 and 55.
It occurs when oestrogen levels in the body start to decline.
What happens during this time?
During this time periods become less frequent or they can suddenly stop, and after menopause occurs women will be unable to become pregnant naturally.
Around one in 100 women experience menopause before the age of 40, and this is known as premature ovarian insufficiency or premature menopause.
During this time periods become less frequent or they can suddenly stop, and after menopause occurs women will be unable to become pregnant naturally.
Around one in 100 women experience menopause before the age of 40, and this is known as premature ovarian insufficiency or premature menopause.
Symptoms of premature menopause
Hot flushes
Changing or irregular periods
Difficulty in sleeping
Anxiety and loss of confidence
Low mood, irritability and depression
Night sweats
Problems with concentration or memory
Weight gain
Bladder control
Hot flushes
Changing or irregular periods
Difficulty in sleeping
Anxiety and loss of confidence
Low mood, irritability and depression
Night sweats
Problems with concentration or memory
Weight gain
Bladder control