Menopausal Conditions & Treatments
Menopause and Perimenopause are stages in reproduction that every woman will experience, some earlier than others, some later. Menopause is a normal condition in which the body stops producing the hormones necessary for ovulation.
- Breast Changes
- Decreased Libido
- Dry & Itchy Skin
- Fatigue
- Hair Loss
- Headaches & Migraines
- Irregular Bleeding
- Joint Pain
- Memory Loss & Brain Fog
- MonaLisa Touch
- Mood Changes, Irritability, and Menopause
- Hot Flashes & Night Sweats
- Osteoporosis and Osteopenia In Menopause
- Painful Intercourse
- Perimenopausal Acne
- Sleep Problems
- Unwanted Facial Hair
- Bladder Control Problems
- Urinary Tract Infections
- Vaginal Dryness
- Weight Gain
Women are born with a finite number of eggs, which are stored in the ovaries. The ovaries are also responsible for producing the hormones, estrogen, and progesterone, that control menstruation and ovulation. During menopause, the ovaries stop releasing eggs, and menstruation stops.
Menopause and Perimenopause usually begin happening after the age of 40. Some women, however, go through menopause early as a result of surgery, such as a hysterectomy, or damage to the ovaries, such as from chemotherapy or injury.
When menopause happens before the age of 40, regardless of what caused it, it is called premature menopause. If you are experiencing symptoms of menopause before the age of 40, make an appointment with your doctor as soon as possible.
