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Menopause is the cessation of the menstrual cycle in a harvester and a turning point and not an illness. However, this condition can affect women’s welfare.

Cause

Age is the principal cause of menopause. This condition is the other side of puberty, the end of childbearing age, which is caused by the slowing of ovarian function. In addition, menopause is also due to the specific operation and medical treatment. This medical treatment, including removal of ovaries, chemotherapy, and pelvic radiation therapy. Without lifting ovarian hysterectomy is unlikely to trigger menopause.

When menopause began? Based on data from the National Institute on Aging, was quoted as saying webmd.com site, the average women experience menopause naturally at age 51. But menopause can begin early. Some women begin to experience menopause at age 40 and very few women of menopausal age in the late ’60s.

Women who smoke tend to experience menopause several years earlier than those who do not smoke. There is no sure way of age of menopause. Only women who had not had menstruation for 12 consecutive months, with no obvious cause, which could be said to have menopause.

Prior to menopause (perimenopause). Natural menopause occurs gradually. Ovaries do not stop abruptly, but gradually slowed. Changes to the menopausal period known as perimenopause. During perimenopause, you still have chances of becoming pregnant. Despite the unpredictable menstrual, ovaries are still functioning and you can still ovulate.

Menopausal symptoms. Once approaching menopause, the menstrual period will change. But these changes can vary in every woman. Anything shorter or longer, the more or less, with a longer time or shorter in between periods. Such changes were normal. But if you experience heavy bleeding or period spacing is too close, it is better to consult with a physician. Here are other symptoms of menopause:

Hot flashes (flashes of heat). This is a common symptom experienced by menopausal women. Hot flashes are a feeling of heat that appeared briefly and made a flushed face and neck. Besides, can also caused the appearance of red spots on chest, back and arms. This condition is likely followed by a cold sweat and feeling.

The intensity of hot flashes vary and generally lasted between 30 seconds to 10 minutes. You can overcome this problem by wearing thin clothing, use fans, regular exercise, avoid hot, spicy foods, and controlling stress.

Sleep disturbance. Hot flashes that occur at night can disrupt sleep and cause the appearance of perspiration. Try the following trick:

* Use a fan in your room
* Avoid thick blankets
* Wear light cotton clothes or other thin material at night.
* Provide a damp cloth nearby. That way, you can instantly cool off that hot flashes occur.

Disorders of sex. Reduced estrogen production can lead to vaginal dryness. This would make intercourse painful. Try using a lubricant (lubricant) soluble in water. Furthermore, menopause can also alter libido. If this sexual disorder appear, try to consult with a physician.

Control chronic symptoms. If your menopausal symptoms interfere with activities, consult with your doctor. Your doctor can help you consider whether or not hormone therapy and other prescription drugs, such as low-dose birth control pills during perimenopause, antidepressants, blood pressure medications, vaginal creams and other treatments. In addition, doctors may also recommend adjustments in lifestyle, including diet, exercise, sleep and controlling stress.

Hormone replacement therapy. This therapy can alleviate symptoms of menopause. Your doctor can help choose a variety of products available. Drug regulatory authorities and American food (FDA) recommends the use of low-dose products and within the shortest possible time. This is because studies have found that the use of long-term hormone replacement therapy could increase the risk of heart attacks, strokes, breast cancer and blood coagulation.(MI)