Everything You Should Know About Menopause

Overview
Menopause occurs when a woman hasn’t menstruated in 12 consecutive months and can no longer become pregnant naturally. It usually begins between the ages of 45 and 55, but can develop before or after this age range.

Menopause can cause uncomfortable symptoms, such as hot flashes and weight gain. For most women, medical treatment isn’t needed for menopause.
When does menopause begin and how long does it last?
Most women first begin developing menopause symptoms about four years before their last period. Symptoms often continue until about four years after a woman’s last period.

A small number of women experience menopause symptoms for up to a decade before menopause actually occurs, and 1 in 10 women experience menopausal symptoms for 12 years following their last period.

What are the symptoms of menopause?
Every woman’s menopause experience is unique. Symptoms are usually more severe when menopause occurs suddenly or over a shorter period of time.

Aside from menstruation changes, the symptoms of perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause are generally the same. The most common early signs of perimenopause are:

less frequent menstruation
heavier or lighter periods than you normally experience
vasomotor symptoms, including hot flashes, night sweats, and flushing
An estimated 75 percent of women experience hot flashes with menopause.

Other common symptoms of menopause include:

insomnia
vaginal dryness
weight gain
depression
anxiety
difficulty concentrating
memory problems
reduced libido, or sex drive
dry skin, mouth, and eyes
increased urination
sore or tender breasts
headaches
racing heart
urinary tract infections (UTIs)
reduced muscle mass
painful or stiff joints
reduced bone mass
less full breasts
hair thinning or loss
increased hair growth on other areas of the body, such as the face, neck, chest, and upper back


Complications
Common complications of menopause include:

vulvovaginal atrophy
dyspareunia, or painful intercourse
slower metabolic function
osteoporosis, or weaker bones with reduced mass and strength
mood or sudden emotional changes
cataracts
periodontal disease
urinary incontinence
heart or blood vessel disease

Treatments
Consult With Your Gynecologist

Kalpataru Hospital Kharghar 
Dr Poorva Pawar 
Location: Akshar CHS, Plot no 64, Ground floor, Sector 21, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra 410210, India

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