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Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Quick Tip - Menopause

Quick Life Tip - Menopause

A sensitive topic among women approaching 45 - 55 the average age of Menopause  is 51.4 years and in rare cases as early as 30 and as old as 60's.

Female reproductive system

Menopause is a time in a woman's life in which the menstrual cycle ends and she is no longer fertile.  

Menopause (post menopause) occurs when a woman has not had her period for 12 consecutive months. At this stage, the ovaries have stopped releasing eggs and producing most of their estrogen

Uterus in 3D
Symptoms:
  • Hot Flashes
  • Night Sweats
  • Irregular Periods
  • Loss of Libido
  • Vaginal Dryness
  • Bladder Control Problems
  • Mood Swings
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Irritability
  • Insomnia
  • Fatigue
  • Racing Heart
  • Joint and Muscle Aches and Pains
Changes:
  • Fatigue
  • Hair Loss
  • Sleep Disorders
  • Difficulty Concentrating
  • Memory
Remember Menopause is a natural and normal part of aging.
Embrace and celebrate this new stage of your life. 

We will talk more on this subject at another time.  

For more information go to www.webmd.com,/menopause/guide, http://www.34-menopause-symptoms.com/, http://www.ask.com/

Live well
Doc V

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