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Conditions treated: Gynecology, Menopause
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Menopause Guide
- Summary
- Definition
- Symptoms
- Causes
- Treatment
- Other Names
- When to Contact a Medical Professional
- Possible Complications
- Prevention
- Exams and Tests
- References
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:
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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: In addition, the long-term effects of menopause include:
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Causes
Menopause is a natural event that normally occurs between the ages of 45 and 55. Once menopause is complete (called postmenopause), you can no longer become pregnant. The symptoms of menopause are caused by changes in estrogen and progesterone levels. As the ovaries become less functional, they produce less of these hormones and the body responds accordingly. The specific symptoms you experience and how significant (mild, moderate, or severe) varies from woman to woman. In some women, menstrual flow comes to a sudden halt. More commonly, it tapers off. During this time, your menstrual periods generally become either more closely or more widely spaced. This irregularity may last for 1 to 3 years before menstruation finally ends completely. A gradual decrease of estrogen generally allows your ...
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Treatment
Menopause is a natural process. Treatment with hormones may be helpful if you experience debilitating symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, or vaginal dryness. Discuss the decision to take hormones thoroughly with your doctor, weighing your risks against any possible benefits. Pay careful attention to the many options currently available to you that do not involve taking hormones. If you have a uterus and decide to take estrogen, you must also take progesterone to prevent endometrial cancer (cancer of the lining of the uterus). If you do not have a uterus, progesterone is not necessary. HORMONE REPLACEMENT THERAPY For years, hormone replacement therapy (HRT) was the main treatment for menopause symptoms. Many physicians believed that HRT was not only good for reducing menopausal symptoms, but also reduced the risk of ...
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Other Names
Perimenopause; Postmenopause
When to Contact a Medical Professional
Call your health care provider if:
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Possible Complications
Estrogen is responsible for the buildup of the lining of the uterine cavity. During the reproductive years, this buildup is shed (menstruation). This usually happens about once a month. The menopausal decrease in estrogen prevents this buildup from occurring. However, hormones produced by the adrenal glands are converted to estrogen, and sometimes this will cause postmenopausal bleeding. This bleeding is often nothing to worry about, but because it may also be an early indication of other problems, including cancer, your physician should always check any postmenopausal bleeding. Decreased estrogen levels are also associated with an increased risk of developing osteoporosis and possibly an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.
Prevention
Menopause is a natural and expected part of a woman's development and does not need to be prevented. However, there are ways to reduce or eliminate some of the symptoms that accompany menopause. You can reduce your risk of long-term problems like osteoporosis and heart disease in the following ways:
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Exams and Tests
Blood and urine tests can be used to measure hormone levels that may indicate when a woman is close to menopause or has already gone through menopause. Examples of these tests include: A pelvic exam may indicate changes in the vaginal lining caused by declining estrogen levels. The doctor may perform a bone density test to screen for low bone density levels that occur with osteoporosis.
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References
Weismiller D. The Perimenopause and Menopause Experience: An Overview. Clin Fam Practice . 2002; 4(1). Stenchever, MA. Comprehensive Gynecology , 4th ed. St. Louis, Mo:Mosby, Inc.; 2001:1217-1250. U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. Hormone therapy for the prevention of chronic conditions in postmenopausal women: recommendations from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. Ann Intern Med . 2005; 142:855-860. North American Menopause Society. Estrogen and progestogen use in peri- and postmenopausal women: March 2007 position statement of The North American Menopause Society. Menopause . 2007;14:168-182.
Web Results
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Menopause - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Menopause is the permanent cessation of menstruation which occurs 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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WebMD Menopause Center: Symptoms, Hot Flashes, Age, Treatments ...
Menopause affects every woman differently; in fact, 50% of women never suffer symptoms such as hot flashes. Find in-depth menopause information including ...
Encyclopedia: Menopause
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Doctor-moderated Forums
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menopause and pregnant
Has anyone had a child out of menopause?
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endometrial ablation
Do most women go into menopause sooner after having an endometrial ablation?
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CAN MENOPAUSE CURE HEART ARRHYTHMIAS?
Hi, I have not yet reached menopause. I'm 41 and dont really have any symptoms at all. What is the age were most wo...
Questions and Answers
My doctor told me that I have too much cholesterol in my blood, and that...
You can consume omega-3 either as pills or in fish oil, fatty fish (such as salmon) and vegetarian food such as flaxseed and flaxseed oil, canola oil, soybean oil, and...
Asked by issac - 5 months ago
How does it affect your chemical balance, your brain? Is it critical or will be...
This is actually a good question- but I couldn t find any research concerning long term damage from depression. It sounds unreasonable though because there is...
Asked by Jenni_D - 1 month ago
My mom died of breast cancer, and as I understand It...
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Menopause Menopause And Pregnancy - 2 replies
Can a woman that is 55 and already been through menopause, still carry a child? I dunno know much about menopause but I have read on some boards it has been known to...
Feb 16, 2004
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Menopause Can I Get Pregnant After Going Through Menopause - 4 replies
I have what some may call a generic question, can I get pregnant after going through menopause any children and have been going through menopause for 3 years now, one period in the last 16
Oct 03, 2004
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Menopause Is This It? Is This the Menopause?? - 3 replies
the menopause to you? My mum was in her late 30's when she started her peri-menopause. So really time-wise results definately showed signs of peri menopause. He has said he wants me to have ...
Jul 27, 2006
FAQs
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What is menopause?
Menopause can be defined as the end of regular menstruation. The ovaries stop releasing eggs and producing most of their estrogen. It is referred to in three stages: perimenopause, menopause ...
Question and Answer
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 - 6 months ago
I'm in my early 40's and was wondering when I should be concerned about menopause....
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Asked by Carrie B - 6 months ago
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Videos
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Human Atlas: Menopause
Symptoms of menopause include absence of monthly periods, vaginal dryness, hot flushes and mood swings. Learn more about menopause in this video.
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Women's Health Tips: Peri menopause
In this clip from Discovery Health's "Women's Health Tips," learn the symptoms and how to cope with peri-menopause which affects women in there late 40s.
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Exercise, especially weight-bearing exercise, can strengthen bones and prevent osteoporosis. This slide show will guide you through exercises intended to prevent or treat osteoporosis if done regularly. By strengthening your bones and muscles you also improve your posture and balance.
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