Knowing the Signs of Menopause by Naomi Smith

For every woman reaching the age of 40 onwards, it is normal to experience the early signs of menopause. During this stage their levels of progesterone and estrogen changes.
In relation to this, they would normally feel the symptoms that come along with this process. The physiological changes may vary from every woman but the same principle applies to all, the changes will not only affect them personally but most specially their emotional aspect. Most of these women would feel inadequate, hurt and insecure because of the various changes that they would normally feel. It is therefore important for the people around them to make them feel that they are still wanted, understood, and most importantly, accepted.
The natural process of menopause will usually result in "the big change" in every woman's life. It oftentimes occurs during the late 40's or early 50's. If there's anything that occurs earlier than the age bracket, it is considered to be an early menopause scenario.
Some of the most common early signs of menopause are mood swings, changes in monthly cycle, headaches, hot flashes, chronic fatigue, depression, cramps and other types of aches, changes in body hair, yeast infections, increase in PMS, changes in sleep pattern, water retention, less vaginal lubrication, night sweats, loss of interest in love and fluctuations in blood sugar.
Women suffering these signs should be understood and given the most love, every family member and friends could provide as during this stage. Once their monthly cycle changes, the imbalance of hormones in their bodies will cause the monthly cycles in getting delayed or in some cases, even earlier. This can be avoided with proper diet and nutrition.
Changes in PMS and those who experience cramps don't need to be in the menopausal stage in order to experience that. The change is much more apparent and effects to the women experiencing it will be more difficult to deal with. Mood swings and depression are also common to all women even before they reach the menopausal stage. But since the hormonal changes with women who are in this stage, the effects are much more obvious. Women in this stage will tend to have more mood swings and much more often depressed.
Once you've noticed your mom, your aunt or any woman you know having those early signs of menopause, be sure to let them feel that they are loved and wanted because during this stage they may need reassurance.