Gejala Perimenopause Wanita Indonesia: Nyeri Sendi Lebih Dominan dari Hot Flushes

Poin-Poin Utama

• • Perimenopause can start up to 10 years before menopause actually occurs.
• • Pan-Asia Menopause (PAM) study involved 1,028 postmenopausal women across 11 countries and regions.
• • 93% of Indonesian women reported joint and body pain (nyeri sendi dan pegal).
• • 52% of Indonesian women reported sleep disturbances (gangguan tidur).
• • Only 5% of Indonesian women reported hot flushes.
• • Perimenopause in Indonesia is dominated by physical pain symptoms, unlike Western countries where hot flushes are more common.
• • Joint pain is often misinterpreted as ordinary fatigue, aging, or masuk angin treated with kerokan.
• • Perimenopause is biologically triggered by fluctuating estrogen, specifically estradiol levels.
• • Estradiol levels swing wildly during perimenopause rather than declining gradually.
• • Other symptoms include abdominal/visceral fat accumulation, brain fog, and extreme mood swings.
• • Indonesian women typically recognize perimenopause around age 39 if menopause occurs near 49.
• • Alvina Olivia is certified as a menopause coaching specialist and a nutritionist (MNU certified).
• • Alvina Olivia spoke at a talk show in Jakarta on Sunday (6/9).
• • Recommendation: track symptoms routinely in a journal.
• • Recommendation: consult a medical professional knowledgeable about menopause for proper diagnosis.