My own menopause symptoms started at age 50
As a 63 year old female, my own menopause symptoms started at age 50. That may have been a little early, but I was a late bloomer, not starting my periods until I was about 16. I noticed that even with reduction in frequency and flow, the cramps and bloating actually got worse as well as the occasional emotional issue of facing a real change in my life.
That emotional issue is probably the worst with the realization that time is passing and none of us will live forever. As time went on, periods were skipped and finally stopped altogether at about 53.
Seeking advice from my physician early on, he prescribed hormone pills and exercise to ease the discomfort. In addition to the medication, however, I did manage to feel much better when I learned from friends and online searches that my symptoms were mild to nonexistent when compared to others.
On the bright side, no more worry about accidentally messing up your clothes, no more worries of pregnancy, no more fluid retention or loose clothing for bloated days, no more overly sensitive feelings, no more blemishes, and to top it all off, I actually lost a few pounds since I no longer had the overpowering sugar cravings that pack on the pounds at that time of the month.
It’s been about ten years now and I don’t miss having periods at all. As for having more children, I have found that grandchildren are even more fun than being a young mom and you find that your relationship with your own grown children grows as they become peers and friends.
The biological clock ticks through the phases of adulthood just as nature intends with the healthiest beings bearing offspring at the times in their lives when they have the most energy.