Menopause is the point in a woman's life when she has not had her period for 1 year. It marks the end of the childbearing years. It's sometimes called the change of life.. For most women, menopause happens around age 50. But every woman's body has its own time line. Some women stop having periods in their mid-40s. Others continue well into their 50s. Perimenopause is the process of change that leads up to menopause. It can start as early as your late 30s or as late as your early 50s. How long perimenopause lasts varies, but it usually lasts from 2 to 8 years. You may have irregular periods or other symptoms during this time.
The following medical conditions are some of the possible causes of Excessive mucus production. There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor about your symptoms. 1  Acute bronchitis. 2  Asthma. 3  Anaphylaxis. 4  Nasal polyps. 5  Tuberculosis. 6  Esophageal cancer. 7  COPD.
Anxiety is not the only cause of excessive mucus. Talk to your doctor to make sure your mucus is not caused by allergies or gastroesophageal reflux disease. Also, fill out my anxiety test to see if your extra mucus is likely to be a part of your anxiety symptoms.Click here to start the test. GERD Gastroesophageal reflux disease is a fairly common, generally harmless disease that is more commonly known as either acid reflux or heartburn.. 2  GERD contributes to mucus in the throat, and while GERD isn't generally thought to be caused by anxiety, many believe that stress makes GERD symptoms worse.