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Facts about Menopause

– menopause has stages: perimenopause, early menopause, menopause, post-menopause
– menopause refers to a specific event – the date of your last period
– perimenopause symptoms

• can actually begin very early in a woman’s life and last for an undefined period of time until the actual menopause occurs
• menopause tapers off over a year or two and then you are at increased risk for longer term health problems related to low estrogen and need to work with your doctor to manage the levels, there are a variety of treatments available both natural and synthetic in variety
• during perimenopause your ovaries gradually stop releasing eggs and producing estrogen and other hormones (progesterone, androgen, testosterone)
• perimanopausein the years before the actual menopause (usually 4 to 10 years for the average woman) fluctuations of hormones occur and your menstruation become erratic and unpredictable

symptoms of menopause

• the symptoms of menopause and hypothyroidism are often confused and similar, if you’re unsure a thyroid screening might be ordered by your doctor to determine which is affecting you, be sure to discuss all symptoms with your doctor
• for the average woman menopause occurs around age 50
• More than just hot flashes, symptoms can include, problems sleeping, emotional fluctutions, anxiety and constant state of worrying, irregular periods, drastic changes in menstrual cycle, headaches, vaginal dryness, problems remembering, weight changes, and more…
• Black cohosh is the most common natural herbal remedy for many menopausal symptoms and can be bought at many health and drug stores, talk to your doctor before using this treatment
• Often overlooked and rarelymentioned, it is still possible to become pregnant even after menopause started!!  Sexually active women should continue to use birth control and preventatives for at least one year

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