at what age do you really start menopause, i am 40 yrs old and is there any risk if i don't have sex again?
440040
The age is very variable. It usually happens around 50 on average.\nIt has nothing to do with having sex or not. It depends on your ovaries, if they are still producing hormones or not.\nAbout the fainting spells, I never heard anything like that!\nAlso, it seems the younger a woman has menarch (first period) the older she will have menopause.\nHope this helps!!!
319532
It vary's but you can start having symptoms as early as 35, it's called peri-menopause.  The first symptoms are usually periods that stop and start or don't come when they should or aren't as heavy as usual.  Hormone levels go up and down so crankiness and being upset sometimes comes with it.  There are other signs too. It would be good if you put menopause in yahoo search and looked at the web sites it calls up.  There is soooo much info about menopause and the effects of it.
156626
Stress is probably the number one cause of irregular periods. However, assuming your age is 50, you very well could be in the early stages of menopause. Most women women start to experience symptoms as early as 40 years. If you have any doubts or are worried about menopause, talk with a doctor. As far as HRT's go, your doctor should be able to tell you if you need them. They may not even be right for you. In the meantime, relax, take a luxurious hot bath with lots of bubbles and slow down. Let your brain unwind. Talk to your doctor or gynocologist. They are there to help. Best of luck to you
1145665
No. Many women find the end of their reproductive years sexually invigorating because they no longer face the risk of pregnancy. Plus, regular sexual activity for postmenopausal women improves vaginal lubrication and elasticity after estrogen declines. However, menopause can bring bodily changes that contribute to arousal, and in turn, orgasm problems. Low estrogen levels can cause vaginal dryness, thinning of vaginal tissues, reduced blood flow to the genital area, and reduced vaginal sensitivity that can contribute to arousal and, in turn, orgasm problems. Postmenopausal women often find the arousal phase of the sexual response cycle takes longer, or is less intense.
580449
Menopause is different for every woman. It depends on several things whether you go through an early one; family history, if you have had any female surgery (hysterectomy, ovarian cysts, etc.), if you are on medication that interfers with your hormones.\n\nYou should have a complete physical, with blood work, urine, etc. to see if there are any other problems.  Hot flashes could be also due to a thyroid condition, adrenal glad dysfunction, too much caffiene, etc., etc.
868954
Menopause happens when your ovaries run out of eggs.\n\nIt can happen between about 35 and 70.\n\nWhen you are born, you have all the eggs you will ever have, Eggs that are fertilized by sperms become babies.\n\nTV is stupid, do your research. Women need to be empowered about their lives and their own bodies. Claim your power.
259045
I think the age when I won't be able to have children - menopause age then I'll be old.  \n\nBut "old" is not a bad thing.  I can't wait to be old!  I won't have to work, I'm going to cash in on my retirment fund, and vacation til I can't vacation any more.  I'm just going to get fat because I can!  And I'm going to have sex until I break my hip.
474510
Hot flashes are symptomatic of hormonal changes.   There is NO reason for you to suffer from them.  Talk to friends who have a good family or gyn who will give you supplement replacement hormones for a short time.\n\nNo one person reacts the same to menopause.  Some women even experience cold flashes.  Hey, did you know men can experience a male form of menopause?
696616
I am personally very wary of those birth control methods that make you have no periods for long stretches of time.  The hormones released during your monthly cycle are extremely important to keep your bones healthy and strong.  I mean just look what happens to women after menopause!  Their biggest worry is osteoporsis from not having estrogen and the other hormones associated with periods any longer.  That is why those estrogen replacement drugs are/were so popular.  I would reccommend thinking twice before using those no cycle birth control systems.  They could be causing more harm than they are worth.  I would rather deal with a monthly period now than have to worry about a hip fracture when I am 50.
1123679
Some women do start menopause at this age, and you could have symptoms for years. BUT do not be discouraged, you should go to your gyn with any questions, that's what they are there for.  For reference though...these are signs of menopause. \n\nabsence of menstruation for one year \nhot flashes \nnight sweats \nmood swings \nanxiety \npalpitations \ndepression \ninsomnia \nvaginal dryness \n\nhope this helps you..and really go see your gyn :)
1067306
the way I understand it, it's just like hitting puberty.  It will come when it comes - keep in touch with your doctor.  You could also be starting to show some signs that you are not considering signs of menopause, and have not discussed with him/her.  It's great not having the periods. be patient - it can be rough at times.
612097
When I was in my teens - every chance I got! Oh to be young again.\n\nNow that I'm in my 40's and happily "married", probably about once a week.\n\nI think you grow out of it over the years, but it could also depend on your libido.
420285
Yes, you should see a doctor.  Vaginal bleeding after menopause might be a sign of something serious that needs treatment.
331007
It is normal to prescribe low-dose hormones or low-dose hormone birth control pills to women going through menopause to relieve some of their symptoms, such as hot flashes.  \n\nThere have been a variety of studies questioning the safety of hormonal treatment for women.  There is a link below providing a summary of some of these issues.\n\nIf you are concerned, you should discuss this with your doctor or seek a second opinion.\n\nI have also included a link to information about premature menopause, generally defined as menopause occuring in women under the age of 40.  There is no way to reverse menopause once the process has started, so the birth control pills your doctor prescribed are presumably meant to help with your symptoms.
1053121
It can start as early as 8 years old, but that's very rare.  If it doesn't start by the time a girl is 16, she needs to see a doctor.  It continues until menopause, which causes the woman to stop getting her periods and can occur in her 40s or 50s.  It's extremely rare for menopause to happen in a womans 30s, but not impossible.\n\nYou're more likely to menstruate on about the same schedule as your mother.  Starting at around the same age (maybe a little earlier), going through menopause at around the same age, with a period that is like hers in terms of how often it happens, how long it lasts, how heavy it is, and whether you get cramps or other symptoms.
513384
I am with lady bug! When you pass menopause you do loose many of your sexual tools. Get checked out and ask your Dr. about hormone cream for that problem!
1068825
Why do you sound so surprised that you are attracted to women in this age group? I dont think it tapers off, it may just become a little less intense. Remember when you were a "young man" and sex was like fireworks all the time, what does it feel like now that you're 44? It's the same for women