Health Forums and Medical Discussions » what is menopause http://www.forumvaledosousa.com Global Health Information and Medical Advices Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:21 +0000 en hourly 1 Menopause http://www.forumvaledosousa.com/menopause.htm http://www.forumvaledosousa.com/menopause.htm#comments Wed, 19 May 2010 09:04:19 +0000 Ann Brown http://www.forumvaledosousa.com/?p=442 Do you know what is menopause? Could define in brief as the period in which women end the phase of menstruation. I mean is the end of the reproductive stage. In this short period, the ovaries stop producing estrogen and eggs. This stage in which there is no risk of pregnancy affects women when they reach an average age between 45 and 50, although of course there are certain exceptions and have been cases of women who experience menopause at just 60 years, although is unusual. Also there have been cases of early menopause in younger women. The best thing here is to visit a doctor to see what happens.

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Importantly, the permanent cessation of menstruation does not come suddenly but is a process that takes several months, time for which a woman experiences certain derangements in menstruation, which can be a very heavy flow or poor, different cycle normal menstrual.

It is important to note that menopause is not a disease but a natural process in women. Characteristic symptoms of menopause are hot flashes, which may be accompanied by sweating, fatigue, depression, irritability, arrhythmias, weakness of the scalp, dry skin, insomnia, mood swings, among others. But do not worry, these feelings disappear as menopause ends. It is best to think that the body is changing and we must adapt to hormonal changes ests.

Is there a treatment for menopause? Sure, it is best to visit a medical specialist as a gynecologist so that we can help.

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