How To Postpone The Onset Of Menopause: 4 Surprising Tips For Delaying Menopause

During the onset of menopause, women will experience different symptoms such as hot flushing, sleeping difficulties, weight gain, reduced sex drive and mood swings. Women will also lose the ability to conceive a baby once menopause sets in.

Although genetics play a big part in the onset of menopause, there are some tips for delaying menopause, BT shares. Knowing how to postpone the onset of menopause can make a big difference in a woman's life.

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1. Stop Using Old Non-Stick Pans

One of the most surprising tips for delaying menopause is to avoid using old non-stick pans. Some studies say that these old pans are covered with perfluorooctanoic acid which might be linked to an earlier onset of menopause.

2. Choose Low-Fat Dairy Products

"Studies from the US once showed that women who ate skimmed milk products, including low-fat cheeses and yoghurts, went on to delay the onset of menopause by over three-and-a-half years," BT explains. This might be due to the estrogen level boost that low-fat milk can provide.

3. Avoid Using Pliable Plastic

"Many experts believe that pliable plastics, like clingfilm, have harmful chemicals that can alter our hormonal systems - though the extent of this is not yet known," BT shares. Try to avoid reheating and storing your food in a plastic container to delay the onset of menopause.

4. Eat More Fish

Incorporating more fish into your diet is one of the most surprising tips for delaying menopause. "It's thought that omega 3 oils in fish help the pituitary gland in the brain to stimulate a woman's ovaries to keep producing eggs," Daily Mail explains.