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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. |
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Symptoms
The potential symptoms include: Decreased sex drive; Hot flashes and skin flushing; Insomnia; Irregular menstrual per...
Causes
Menopause is a natural event that normally occurs between the ages of 45 and 55. Once menopause is complete (called p...
Tests
Blood and urine tests can be used to measure hormone levels that may indicate when a woman is close to menopause or h...
Treatments
Menopause is a natural process. Treatment with hormones may be helpful if you experience debilitating symptoms such a...
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 co...
Complications
Estrogen is responsible for the buildup of the lining of the uterine cavity. During the reproductive years, this buil...
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 periods; You have had 12 consecutive months with no...
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