The time in which woman’s reproductive ability is ceased is termed as menopause. Menopause is not a disease but a stage in every woman’s life. A woman who undergoes this stage stops her monthly cycles. The age in which the stage occurs is between late 40’s to early 50’s.This duration is a life changing event in all women and signifies that the fertility in a woman has come to an end. It also marks the end of the function of ovaries. These functions include the ripening of ova and its release along with hormone production that causes the uterus lining to get created and then shred. It is during the monthly cycles that the uterus lining is shredded in all women. In ovaries, when the hormonal changes are produced then a transition occurs. This transition is from being reproductive to being non reproductive post this stage. The aforesaid change occurs over a period of time and in years. For some, wellbeing can be altered.
There are certain animals too that undergo such a stage in their life. They do not have monthly menstruation but as a result of it have their fertility stopped. In humans this is a result of biological aging.
When the middle age is reached in women there are options available to support the change. There are certain symptoms of menopause. And these include not having the menstrual period for a year, irregular periods, lower fertility, hot flashes, vaginal dryness, disturbed sleep, night sweats, urinary problems, moodiness and hair loss.
The first symptom pertains to irregular periods. While most women have two to three weeks of menstrual cycles others may not get one in months. The chances of getting pregnant are dropped as estrogen levels decrease. This happens during the peri-menopausal stage in a woman’s life.
A feeling of heat in the upper part of the body results in hot flashes. The areas where in it may start include neck, chest and face. The heat spread may happen upwards and even downwards. The skin around neck, chest and face may also become red and full of patches. There is sweat also likely to occur in the woman.
A feeling of discomfort and itching may also occur in the process. There is a stage in which the vagina becomes dry and the woman suffers from dyspareunia.
There are several menopausecentres in Australia that provide assistance to women for menopause. Undergoing treatment through them leads to a better way of life.
There are certain animals too that undergo such a stage in their life. They do not have monthly menstruation but as a result of it have their fertility stopped. In humans this is a result of biological aging.
When the middle age is reached in women there are options available to support the change. There are certain symptoms of menopause. And these include not having the menstrual period for a year, irregular periods, lower fertility, hot flashes, vaginal dryness, disturbed sleep, night sweats, urinary problems, moodiness and hair loss.
The first symptom pertains to irregular periods. While most women have two to three weeks of menstrual cycles others may not get one in months. The chances of getting pregnant are dropped as estrogen levels decrease. This happens during the peri-menopausal stage in a woman’s life.
A feeling of heat in the upper part of the body results in hot flashes. The areas where in it may start include neck, chest and face. The heat spread may happen upwards and even downwards. The skin around neck, chest and face may also become red and full of patches. There is sweat also likely to occur in the woman.
A feeling of discomfort and itching may also occur in the process. There is a stage in which the vagina becomes dry and the woman suffers from dyspareunia.
There are several menopausecentres in Australia that provide assistance to women for menopause. Undergoing treatment through them leads to a better way of life.
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