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Menopause is the transition period in a woman''s life when her ovaries stop producing eggs, her body produces less estrogen and progesterone, and menstruation becomes less frequent, eventually stopping altogether.Menopa... |
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Symptoms
In some women, menstrual flow comes to a sudden halt. More commonly, it slowly stops over time.
Causes
Menopause is a natural event that normally occurs between the ages of 45 and 55.Once menopause is complete(called pos...
Tests
Blood and urine tests can be used to measure changes in hormone levels that may signal when a woman is close to menop...
Treatments
Treatment with hormones may be helpful if you have severe symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, or vaginal dryn...
Drugs
Women who are still having periods but who have annoying menopausal symptoms may take low-dose birth control pills to...
Supplements
Herbs have been used to relieve menopausal symptoms for centuries. Women who choose to take herbs for menopausal symp...
Alternative Therapies
Homeopathic remedies for menopausal symptoms have been clinically successful. For best results, the patient should c...
Complications
Postmenopausal bleeding may occur. This bleeding is often nothing to worry about.
Prevention
Menopause is a natural and expected part of a woman's development and does not need to be prevented. However, there a...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if:You are spotting blood between periodsYou have had 12 consecutive months with no pe...
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