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The article is professionally consulted by Specialist Doctor II Lai Thi Nguyet Hang - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Vinmec Ha Long International Hospital.
Menopause is a stage in a woman's aging process that assesses the transition from being fertile to being infertile.
1. What is late menopause?
Menopause occurs because the level of ovarian hormones in the body begins to decrease because the ovaries begin to reduce the production of sex hormones: estrogen and progesterone. A woman is considered to be in natural menopause when she has not had a period for 12 consecutive months or more without any other physiological or pathological cause.
Menopause progresses slowly with age, usually through 2 stages:
Perimenopause: usually occurs between the ages of 45-50, can last 2-3 to 5 years depending on the person, perimenopause occurs Occurs when ovarian activity begins to decline, leading to an imbalance of female sex hormones: estrogen and progesterone, leading to irregular, prolonged menstrual periods. Menopause usually occurs at the age of 50 to 55 years old, because the ovaries stop working completely, at this time menstruation will stop completely and a woman is no longer able to reproduce. Late menopause is menopause after age 55.
Mãn kinh muộn là mãn kinh sau 55 tuổi
2. Causes of late menopause
The cause of late menopause is still unclear. Many researchers believe that in women with late menopause, the use of the ovarian fund of eggs may be too frugal and the loss of eggs is also less than other people. However, prolonged ovarian activity causing late menopause can also be caused by abnormalities of the ovaries; It is usually due to a tumor that secretes hormones. In this case, menstruation persists in the elderly or suddenly reappears several years after menopause.
Nguyên nhân gây ra tình trạng mãn kinh muộn hiện vẫn chưa rõ ràng
Vinmec International General Hospital now has a package of pre-menopausal health examination and counseling. When registering for an examination package, customers will be examined and consulted with a specialist in Gynecology; Performing tests to evaluate hormonal status such as:
Gynecological examination Gynecological examination, breast examination Transabdominal ultrasound of uterus and ovaries Taking samples for cervical-vaginal cytology Mammogram (2 sides) Osteoporosis Measurement Perform other tests to detect premenopausal conditions, if any.
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