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Menopause

What is Menopause?

Menopause is a period in a woman’s life when the ovaries stop producing estrogen and progesterone. This change is caused by an imbalance between the production of estrogen and progesterone. During menopause, a woman’s body begins to produce fewer eggs than it did before.

The average age at which a woman reaches menopause is 52 years old. Some women experience menopause earlier than others, but no one knows why this happens.

Women who have had children may experience menopause earlier than others. Women who stop breastfeeding or are on birth control pills may also experience it sooner than other women.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Menopause: What is it?

Menopause is the period when a woman stops having periods, and it occurs after a number of years of irregular periods. Menopause may occur at any age, but it's most likely to start in the mid-to-late 40s. It's not unusual for women to have hot flashes, night sweats, and other symptoms during menopause.

What are the symptoms of menopause?

The symptoms of menopause vary from one woman to another and can include hot flashes, vaginal dryness, lack of energy, and mood swings. Some women experience no symptoms at all while others report feeling depressed or anxious during this time in their lives.

What changes does the body go through during menopause?

The body undergoes significant physical changes during menopause, including:

● Changes in vaginal discharge.

● Hot flashes and night sweats.

● Vaginal dryness and painful intercourse.

What are the causes of menopause?

The main cause of menopause is getting old and having your periods stop, although other factors may also play a role such as:

● Being overweight or obese.

● Smoking or being a smoker of over 20 cigarettes per day.

● Having a high BMI (body mass index) or being underweight.

● Having depression or anxiety in later life.

● Having had a hysterectomy.

What are the stages of menopause?

Here are the three stages of menopause:

● Perimenopause is the time just before menopause when many women experience a variety of symptoms that can include hot flashes, night sweats, and mood swings. During this stage, women may also experience vaginal dryness and/or bleeding.

● Menopause is the period after which a woman's menstrual periods stop completely. Some women enter menopause earlier than others due to genetic factors or at a younger age due to medical treatments like hormone replacement therapy (HRT). While some women continue to menstruate after they've entered menopause, others do not.

● Postmenopausal is the stage following menopause in which most women experience symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, and mood swings. These symptoms tend to diminish with age as well as with treatment options available if you are having trouble coping with them.