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A: Premenopause, often referred to as perimenopause, is the phase in a woman’s life just before the onset of menopause, which is when a female’s menstrual cycle permanently ceases. The average age for a woman to begin experiencing premenopausal symptoms is 45, but women as young as 25 and as old as 70 can also exhibit signs of premenopause. The length of premenopause varies from woman to woman, but typically lasts from one to six years. During premenopause, a woman’s hormone production begins fluctuating and declining, which can cause a wide variety of symptoms. A majority of premenopausal women experience changes in their menstrual cycle. As a woman’s estrogen levels begin to decline, the menstrual cycle may shorten,...

A: Here is a site that might offer some answers; PRE Menopause Signs and Symptoms perimenopause Ok thanks. Its just that ive been told im either pregnant or i have a hormonal imbalance and im bout to do my fourth urine test for my doctor, so im tryin to find out what else can cause these symptoms. How old are you? im 25...

A: Black cohosh and St. John''s wort are often used to help with the symptoms of menopause and perimenopause. Black cohosh has been used for many centuries to ease hot flashes and mood swings. However, studies have mixed results on effectiveness, and there are no long-term studies on side effects, such as liver problems. Antidepressants have been shown to help with mood swings, hot flashes, depression, and anxiety. St. John''s wort can help by increasing serotonin levels, similar to prescription antidepressants, so do not take it if you are already on a prescription antidepressant that increases serotonin levels. As with all treatment options, you should contact your doctor to see what is the best one for you. For more information on menopause...

A: As one enters menopause, ovarian function declines, and is eventually minimal, which means a loss of estrogen. Estrogen is considered the primary female hormone, and serves to counteract what are considered ''androgenic'' (masculine) symptoms such as acne. Therefore, your doctor might want to consider giving you estrogen. This can be accomplished in two ways. The first way is using birth control pills that are often given at the time of peri-menopause (or ''around menopause''). The birth control pills that appear to help most with acne are the ones that have a relatively higher ratio of estrogenic activity. Examples are Ortho-Cyclen and...

A: Hello,These hot flushes can be due to premenopause. Symptoms of premenopause are irritability and mood swings,hotflashes,night sweating,irregular periods,decreased blood loss during periods,dry vagina,breast heaviness andtenderness and joint and muscle pain.Treatment is by hormone replacement therapy.I feel that an evaluation by a gynecologist will be helpful. Hopeit helps.Take care and regards....

A: depends on the density of the breast tissue. there can even be big hard masses that we know are cancer by clinical presentation that on occasion are not seen on film. the bottom line is however it doesn''t matter what the % is, if you fall into that % then the issue is 100% for you....

A: there is much new news coming out about hormonal therapy. some are taking tam for 2 years then switching. some are taking it for 5 then switching. it varies. though not menstruating that doesn''t mean that you are menopausal yet. blood tests would tell this. talk with the oncologist about what he recommends for you regarding short and long term hormonal therapy....

A: Hi Sunita, Menopause is the permanent cessation of reproductive fertility in females.The most typical agerange for menopause (last period)is between the ages of 45 and 55. An "early menopause" is definedas having the final period somewhere between the ages of 40 to 45. You are experiencing premenopause.Premenopause is a word used to describe the years leading up to the last period ever, when the levels ofreproductive hormones are already becoming lower and more erratic, and the effects of hormone withdrawal maybe present leading to irregularity in periods, hot flushing ( a sudden increase in body temperature), moodchanges, insomnia, fatigue, and memory problems. It

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A: Arimidex® is a chemotherapy medication prescribed for the treatment of estrogen-dependent breast cancers. The drug’s mechanism of action is to reduce the body’s levels of estrogen and stop the growth of breast cancer cells that rely on a consistent supply of estrogen. Arimidex® is a brand name for a generic drug called anastrozole. This anticancer agent is similar in principle to hormone replacement therapy used by women who are going through menopause. In both cases, the intent of the treatment is to moderate the amount of estrogen available for use in the body. Hormone replacement...

A: There are generally 4 stages to menopause on the menopause timeline. These include premenopause, perimenopause, menopause and postmenopause. Premenopause is the first stage and happens between the first period around age 12 and age 45. It refers to a woman`s fertile time. Next up is perimenopause. Perimenopause usually lasts 2-6 years and is early changes in a woman`s cycle. Menopause is when the woman has her last period. It is the cessation of a menstrual cycle and fertility. It is confirmed by 12 months without a period. Finally, postmenopause is dealing with health issues after the...