Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Menopause – Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

Menopause is the time in a woman's life when her period stops. It usually occurs naturally, most often after age 45. Menopause happens because the woman's ovary stops producing the hormones estrogen and progesterone. For menopause causes, symptoms and treatment ask your Gynaecologist or Female doctors .

What Are the Signs of Menopause?
Changes in your period. This might be what you notice first. Your period may no longer be regular. How much you bleed could change. It could be lighter than normal. Or, you could have a heavier flow. Periods may be shorter or last longer.

Diagnosis of Menopause
If you think you are experiencing menopausal symptoms, and you are finding them difficult to deal with, you should see your GP. They should be able to diagnose perimenopause, or menopause, by considering your age, whether or not you are still having periods, and asking you about your symptoms.

Menopause: Medical and Natural Treatments
It's not possible to prevent the menopause - it's a natural event that every woman goes through. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is the main treatment for troublesome symptoms. It can also help protect the bones. Because of concerns that HRT may increase the risk of breast cancer, experts currently advise HRT to relieve menopausal symptoms is used at the lowest dose for the shortest time.

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