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Women and Menopause

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Sometime during her life, a woman will go through menopause.  Normally it will happen when she is between 50 and 54, but it can occur when she's younger or older. Menopause means that a woman's ovaries are shutting down and will stop producing estrogen and progesterone. Menstruation will diminish, and will stop altogether when the ovaries quit functioning.

Menopause is a normal part of aging and happens to all women. If for some reason, a woman has to have her ovaries surgically removed, she will go into early menopause. If her uterus is removed and not her ovaries, she won't have menopausal symptoms yet. This is because her ovaries will still be making estrogen and progesterone.

At the onset women don't generally experience symptoms. Over time, as the ovaries produce less of the hormones, the monthly cycle will be affected. One month she may experience heavy menstruation and the next month she may only have a couple of days of spotting.

 

Here are some signals to watch for:

  • hot flashes

  • crankiness

  • unusual sweating

  • sleep disturbance

  • vaginal dryness, often leading to uncomfortable sex and/ or urination

  • mood swings that may include depression and/ or anger

  • unwanted hair on the face, chest, arms, and stomach

  • trouble concentrating and remembering

  • low frustration level within her whole mood.

 

There are many things that a woman can do to ease the way her body reacts to menopause. One of the best things that a woman can do is to be as well informed about menopause as she can. The more information that a woman has the better she will be able to understand what is happening, therefore not feeling so alone in the changes that are taking place in her body.

Eating well-balanced meals and keeping up with her exercise can be among the most positive approaches she can take.  Taking charge of her own body, including good nutrition, will help her experience minimal symptoms. She should also consider vitamins and minerals in the form of supplements.  Any woman, who has a great deal of difficulty during menopause, may want to consider hormone replacement therapy.  It's always vital to stay in touch with her doctor throughout menopause. That way any other changes not related to menopause won't be missed. Some women may want to seek out a support group. It's always helpful to have contact with people experiencing the same life conditions as you.
 

 

Written by Lindsay Hurst, the owner and operator of A Menopause a fantastic resource for information about Menopause. For more articles on Menopause why not visit: http://www.amemenopause.com/articles

 

 

 

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