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8 Warning Signs of Premenopause You Might Not Be Aware Of
It’s not just hot flashes and missing periods that signal you’re quietly transitioning toward menopause, there are other subtle signs that you might not be aware of that you should definitely pay attention to.
Trends wants to show you some important signs of menopause that no one has ever told you about.
Chin hair
Ironically while the hair on your head might be thinning, new unwanted hair might spring up on your chin, upper lip, or cheeks. This happens because of the changes in the ratio of androgen to estrogen levels in the body. While both androgen and estrogen levels drop during menopause, they do so at different rates. While estrogen levels drop acutely, androgen levels drop more slowly over time.
Body odor
A drop in estrogen levels in the body makes the hypothalamus gland think that you’re overheated, thereby signaling your body to sweat more to cool down the body temperature.
Bone loss
Bone density loss occurs due to a drop in estrogen levels in the body. You can lose up to 20% of your bones during the first five years of menopause. This might increase the risk of osteoporosis or bone thinning.
Urinary urgency
Weakened pelvic floor muscles, often a result of a vaginal childbirth, coupled with thin urethral lining due to lower estrogen levels cause stress urinary incontinence (SUI) or urge urinary incontinence, making holding in the urge to pee difficult.
