Wednesday, May 6, 2009

WHAT IS MENOPAUSE?

Menopause is defined as the cessation of menses for 12months, when the ovaries stop making the hormones estrogen, progesterone and testosterone. For most women, Menopause simply marks the end of their reproductive years. The common age of menopause is between 40 and 55 years.

The symptons include irregular periods, spotting, bloating, headaches, mood swings, food cravings, fatigue, night sweats, hot flashes, irritability, fuzzy thinking, depression and weight gain.

The intensity and type of experience actually differs with every woman, based on health history, genes and lifestyle considerations.

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