Menopause is when a woman has not had a menstrual period for a full year. It marks both the end of menstruation and the end of a woman's ability to naturally conceive a child. Menopause is a natural occurance and not the one that occurs due to medical intervention. Menopause that occurs due to medical intervention like removal of ovaries etc, its termed as induced menopause.
As you near menopause, you may have symptoms from the changes your body is making. Many women wonder if these changes are normal, and many are confused about how to treat their symptoms. The symptoms are differnt for every women, the only common symptom is stopping of periods. Some of the symptoms are :
- Vaginal dryness
- Sleeplessness
- Change in menstural cycle
- Hair loss
- Mood Swings
Women who had mood swings (PMS) before their periods or post-partum depression after giving birth may have more mood swings around menopause. This symptom fades away with time.
One can over come the symptoms of menopause by eating a healthy diet and exercising at menopause and beyond . Most women do not need any special treatment for menopause. Only some serious symptoms need to be treated. Hormone therapy is one way to deal with the most difficult symptoms of menopause. There are many kinds of Hormone therapies to treat the various symptoms like Reducing hot flashes, Treating vaginal dryness , Slowing bone loss , Improving Sleep. Your doctor could advice you on the best treatment.
Menopause is called "premature" if it happens at or before the age of 40--whether it is natural or brought on by medical means (induced). Some women have premature menopause because of Genes, Treatments for cancer.
Follwing healthy food habits and regular exercise routine would help to overcome menopause symptoms easily.
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