How do you transition to menopause age smoothly and with the least negative side effects? It is the fact that women spend half of their lives in menopause. Understanding the reasons behind this physiological and psychological phenomenon is the key to more happiness and well-being.
That is why age 40 is a turning point for women. It is time to positively acknowledge the changes that have started taking place in our body and mind. This post is about touching upon some of the cornerstones of the changes that every woman is going through. Obviously, we are all unique. Yet developing the knowledge base about menopause age will ensure our savvy with which we develop a new lifestyle in that menopause era.

What Is Perimenopause?
Perimenopause refers to the transition into menopause, which lasts for the rest of our lives. New challenges that women face in their forties include raising young children. At the same time in our lives our careers may be accelerating and our hormones are declining. We are more likely to be fatigued and have mood swings in our 40s than any other decade.
Perimenopause is an approximately 10-year transition into menopause.
Perimenopause Behavior
The solution is to put into place a “re-training” program that helps your loved ones understand what you’re going through. With young children, a stable bedtime and routine allows 40-something moms to recuperate at night.
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Half of A Woman’s Life Is After Her 40’s
In 1935, when the Social Security Act was enacted to provide retirement pensions by age 65, life expectancy for a woman was 61. Today, American women are living to age 81.
At age 40, we are about half way through our lives and at the beginning of the transition into menopause. It’s a time for reflection and being proactive about being happy and vibrant for the rest of our lives.
So, when is menopause over? Well, we will live with it, in it, for the rest of our lives. The difference is how well we will adjust our lifestyle to everything that menopause has in store for us. Education and a solid support group are a powerful duet to navigate us along the path of our new state of body and mind.
Feeling fulfilled and happier at this time of my life is constantly battling my hormonal challenges almost every day. A keen understanding of how my hormones are changing gives me tremendous empowerment and awareness. I hope to pass some of that to you in this post.
Demographics are shifting tremendously so that now women spend half their lives after age 40.
The general social survey shows that since the 1970s, women are unhappier than men.
Also, as we age, women become less happy than men.
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There are solutions! Positive psychology demonstrates that happiness is a matter of mind and daily resolution. Think of it like showering or washing the dishes. Try a daily “happiness” activity for yourself and one for others. It could be as simple as letting someone in front of you in the grocery line or at the gas station.
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Decline of the Ovaries After 40
Women’s ovaries start to decline after age 35. Age 40 represents the end of the fertility curve in the average women populace.
While life expectancy has increased and fertility treatments can help a small percentage of women (3 to 4%), our biological clock, especially with respect to fertility, remains the same. Between the ages of 25 and 35, we have the greatest hormonal stability and equilibrium.
After age 35, fertility decreases and by age 40, the chances are conceiving every month are 5%. The risk of a miscarriage at age 40 is greater than the rate of live childbirth.
Non-hormonal Approach to Perimenopause and Menopause
Your Age and Fertility
Many women are postponing or foregoing having children or seeking alternatives such as IVF, artificial insemination or egg freezing (recommended by age 35). Awareness of the fertility curve can help women make family planning decisions at any age.
At age 40 when she’s in transition to a menopause age, if a woman is still considering having children, it’s important that she understands all her options without delay.
Hormone Fluctuations in Women After 40
As our ovaries start to decline in function after age 40, we start to experience symptoms such as acne or “PMS-like” ones similar to those of our teenage years. Our hormones are fluctuating and spiking, however, overall they are declining. One of the first sex hormones to decline is progesterone – the loving and nurturing hormone. Symptoms of progesterone loss include having trouble falling asleep or intolerance of children and partners.
When our hormone fluctuations start, we experience “teenager” like symptoms such as acne, weight gain and mood swings.
Understanding Women’s Hormonal Loss
Having the awareness of hormonal loss helps us understand how to maintain balance and positive emotions. We can live happier, healthier lives after 40 – we just need to normalize the symptoms we are going through and counteract them with our decades of experience and lots of self-love and love for others.
Hormonal stability for women occurs primarily between ages 25 and 35, and fluctuates thereafter, which may affect happiness levels as we age.
Something that happens in our 40s is that we start experiencing more anxiety, due to hormone flux. So one month, it’s my left ovary in pain and the next month, it’s the right ovary in pain. The third month – it’s my breasts! When we add our hormones and anxiety on top of our ovaries acting up, it’s natural to feel like there’s something wrong with our bodies. And they just seem to change in ways we don’t want them to.
The solution is really to take several deep breaths, journal any symptoms and monitor them, and see if they are resolving or worsening.
Note that for women who are menopausal, i.e. haven’t had a period in over 12 months, bleeding is unusual and needs to be examined by a doctor. I’m not referring to the spot bleeding of intermittent periods, but unusual bleeding after cessation of your period.
Understand Menopause Onset As Early As Possible
We need to understand menopause onset as early as possible, so that we can be proactive about preventing or treating any symptoms.
The way I think of my 40s is that I have 10 years to prepare for menopause. The last 4 years have taught me a lot about how my hormones are affecting me, including excess estrogen (accounting for belly fat, breast pain and fibroids), low progesterone leading to more intolerance and reigning in my road rage from testosterone flux.
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Hormone Testing Benefits
In you transition to menopause age, you may want to obtain a hormone test in your 20s and 30s to understand your baseline levels. Hormone levels vary tremendously. Mine come out as normal, but that’s because I never did a baseline. These tests are just snapshots in time. I definitely feel the symptoms, and the likelihood is that I happened to be in balance in the days I had my hormones tested.







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Thank you for sharing
I think it is so helpful to think of menopause as a longer-term transition that can vary in time and symptoms individually. Very helpful information to have at hand.
Hi Maria,
So happy to be that helping buddy and cheer up team for you and other women in menopause and peri-menopause. We are not alone in this.
Curiosity and learning about our skin and menopause overall will propel anybody to a different plain of thinking and action-taking.
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I wish I had this helpful information when i was going through menopause. I thought that there would be a start and finish that would be definitive, but it really is a process that can have different effects for quite a while.
Honestly, I feel like nobody ever spoke to me about menopause and what it does to your body! Thank you so much for this information, it’s good to be prepared.
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Such great tips and perspective! So important to transition into your best self, no matter how old you are!
I love that you wrote this! I am 52 and as I age I see how important it to share this journey without shame or fear.
Thank you for all of your posts. I am so glad this is spoken about more freely these days. I am in my 40s so finding reading about perimenopause very useful.
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Absolutely informative piece! Your guide on transitioning to menopause is a must-read. Clear explanations about the process and practical tips on what to expect make it relatable and comforting. A friendly and insightful approach that helps women navigate this natural phase with confidence.
Thank you, Monidipa, for your invaluable feedback.
The sooner we understand the importance of becoming knowledge about menopause and the ways to adjust and control the situation, the better off the women will be!
You’ve highlighted an important and often overlooked aspect of women’s health and well-being. 🌸 The transition to menopause is a significant phase that can impact both our bodies and minds. Acknowledging and understanding these changes is crucial, and your post offers a thoughtful perspective on embracing this new chapter. Empowering women with knowledge and the tools to navigate this era is a wonderful step towards promoting happiness and well-being.
Thank you, lovely Sue-Tanya,
I think the more we become aware of the possibilitities and different points of view, the quicker we could find our happy moments in menopause.
This article has so much helpful info! I know my mom is currently starting to go through meopause so I will pass this article onto her as well. Also it is amazing how much longer people live now, I work in healthcare and we have tons of residents (mainly women) who live to be 99-103! Several of our residents are 100+, we have a special celebratory birthday for them.
Luna,
Thank you for sharing this information about the extended living years of your residents.
And what even more important that those extra years are spend in a functional, beautiful body.
I think that is a goal for any woman: to live and be active to experience the life at its best.
I am not there yet but the information is great, thank you so so much…I will keep the article for future reference.
Karen,
Just keeping a mental reference would do. You are actively preparing your body and psyche to the menopause years by choosing and leading a healthy lifestyle.
In addition, the more you learn about menopause, the more prepared and focused you are!
This is really great information. I know it’s a tough time going through menopause and I’m surely keeping this for reference!
Nadalie,
Every woman is unique. However, being aware of the menopause and what you may experience are some of the most powerful things ever.
In addition, when you maintain a robust, healthy lifestyle, your body and mind are surely much more prepared to handle hormonal decline. You can maintain beauty and strength throughout your entire life.
Its nice to read about a woman’s natural transition away from her reproductive years. Very helpdul post!
Thank you, beth!
I am going through the menopause now, and it is about learning to manage the hot fluses etc. It can be scary but look at it as giving you freedom and a new chapter in your life
Samantha,
I agree with you. Learning, exploring, testing new things out are some of the most important things a woman can do in and beyond menopause.
This is so interesting to read because I always thought of myself being so far away from this period of my life. But in fact in 6 and a half years I’ll be 40 which is a pretty scary thought, but it’s good to have an idea of what’s to come x
Rhian,
Fear not! Prepare yourself by learning, exploring and taking good care of your body and mind.
You will be great!
I am going through this, and there is a lot going on, and so many changes. It is definitely an adjustment and there are many unexpected things.
Marysa,
You are in a beautiful group of women who are going through menopause along your side. Yes, there are many variables that keep changing their position and value. However, the more you learn and focus on each issue that needs to be resolved, you shall succeed.
I focus on skin health and well-being, as this largest organ in our body brings a lot of joy when it shows up and demonstrates each woman’s beauty.
This is a great post. I am dealing with this now and it is really tough sometimes.
Wow this was an informative post! im still in my early 30s I dont have kids but I am knowing my options and still educating myself on reproducing before I get to perimenopausal.
I love reading stuff like this, it can be so hard to find accurate information on transitioning through life as a woman.
After reading this post at least you are prepared for what is to come. Quite informative and plenty of things to know about.
This post has information that we ladies need. We may not be experiencing any symptoms but we can be prepared for when we do.
I am getting quite close to 40. I have really started to wonder how many hormonal changes I need to be aware of and prepare for.
It is a stage that some women are pretty frightened about. I guess it’s a natural thing to happen when you age. Women of all ages must run thru this and see themselves.
Menopause is period that every woman will pass. Thanks for these details and tips!
This is helpful. I’m not ready yet but now i feel a little bit more prepared.
Wow! I find this article very informative but depressing all at the same time. I am going to be 46 in a few months and boy is this a reality! I am not ready for this! I hear people like my mom who is in menopause and all the effects – no thanks!
My mom is experiencing some of these symptoms. I will share this with her!
I think my mom is going through this. She is having a lot of issues lately with hot flashes.
This is great info for women to prepare for menopause. We all know it’s inevitable. It’s nice to have resources to prepare us.