Menopause: Initiation into Power
Author: Joan Borysenko
Price: $20.97
Perhaps there is no more significant time in a woman's life than when she experiences menopause....
- Summary
- Definition
- Symptoms
- Causes
- Treatment
- Other Names
- When to Contact a Medical Professional
- Possible Complications
- Prevention
- Exams and Tests
- References
Reviewed By Peter Chen, M.D.
Definition
Menopause is the transition period in a woman's life when her ovaries stop producing eggs, her body produces less estrogen and progesterone, and menstruation becomes less frequent, eventually stopping altogether.
Symptoms
The potential symptoms include:
Encyclopedia: Menopause
The word menopause literally means the permanent physiological, or natural, cessation of menstrual cycles, from the Greek roots 'meno' and 'pausis' . In other words, menopause means the natural and permanent stopping of the monthly female reproductive cycles, and in humans this is usually indicated by a permanent absence of monthly periods or menstruation. The word is commonly used in regard to human females, where menopause happens more or less...
Web Results
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Menopause - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Menopause is the permanent shutting down of the female reproductive system, a considerable length of time before the end of the lifespan. ...
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Menopause - MayoClinic.com
Menopause Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, treatment options and self-care measures.
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Menopause, NAMS Menopause Information
Menopause - The North American Menopause Society is devoted to promoting women's health through understanding of menopause. NAMS provides information ...
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WebMD Menopause Center - Find menopause information including ...
Menopause affects every woman differently; in fact, 50% of women never suffer symptoms such as hot flashes. Find in-depth menopause information including ...
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MedlinePlus: Menopause
Provides coverage regarding menopause; and, discusses about common used therapies, clinical trials and scientific researches on menopausal women.
News
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Yoga eases menopause symptoms
Yoga can reduce hot flushes and night sweats among women going through menopause, researchers from India report.
Aug 25, 2008
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Time of change: Menopause can complicate diabetes
Diabetes and menopause can deliver a double whammy to women's health.
Aug 26, 2008
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Menopause??
What remedies/treatments are there, (which are available from chemists) to help ease menopause???? Thanks.
What remedies/treatments are there, (which are available from chemists) to help ease menopause???? Thanks.
I'd ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice. HRT is available if you're having severe symptoms, and is usually very effective. Different medications can be used to relieve different symptoms,...
Asked by _xo - 2 months ago
When do women generally start menopause and how long does it last?
I'm in my early 40's and was wondering when I should be concerned about menopause....
I'm in my early 40's and was wondering when I should be concerned about menopause....
50 to death
Asked by Carrie B - 3 months ago
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Menopause
Author: Chris Northrup, M.D.
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It's time to shatter the myth of menopause and redefine this stage of a woman's life as a time of creativity...
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