Rima Kallingal Opens Up About Perimenopause, Says the Transition Should Be Celebrated

Kochi: Actor Rima Kallingal has revealed that she is going through perimenopause, the transitional phase leading up to menopause. She also stressed the need to recognise and celebrate this significant stage in a woman’s life. She was speaking in an interview with a Malayalam news channel.

Drawing a parallel with the celebrations marking a girl’s first menstruation, Rima said women should also be celebrated as they approach menopause. She highlighted the importance of recognising and understanding the physical and hormonal changes women undergo in their late 30s and early 40s.

Rima noted that women approaching menopause experience significant hormonal changes, much like those adolescent girls undergo after their first menstruation. She stressed the need for society to acknowledge and understand the physical and emotional challenges women face during their 40s, rather than overlooking this important stage of life.

Perimenopause is the transitional phase during which the ovaries gradually produce less oestrogen, eventually leading to menopause. This phase continues until menopause, when the ovaries stop releasing eggs. The decline in oestrogen accelerates during the final one to two years of perimenopause, often bringing on menopause-related symptoms.

Perimenopause generally begins eight to 10 years before menopause, most commonly during a woman’s mid-40s. However, some women may experience it as early as their 30s. Menopause occurring before the age of 40 is classified as premature menopause and may result from certain medical conditions or treatments.

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