1.By definition, menopause is the absence of menstrual periods for 6-12 months in a row and an elevated FSH (follicle –stimulating hormone) level.
2.As menopause draws closer, many women experience changes in the characteristics of their periods. These may include irregular bleeding, periods that last for fewer or more days, and heavier or lighter flow. This usually occurs when a woman is in her forties. The average age of menopause (the last menstrual period) is 52.
3.No two women will experience menopause in exactly the same way. Some women have hot flashes, for example, and about twenty percent of women have no symptoms at all. For up to 10 percent of women, the symptoms are very mild, while about 20 percent of women have severe symptoms.
4. - Symptoms include Irregular periods - Hot flashes – Insomnia/hot sweats – Weight gain –Emotional effects – Bone loss (osteoporosis) –Dryness and thinning of vaginal walls and bladder.
5.Treatment for symptoms related to menopause are now highly developed – you should consult your doctor for the right treatment for you.
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