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Menopause is a greek word. Meno means monthly pause means cessation so it means monthly cessation of menstrual periods. It due to loss of ovarian activity. Thus you lose estrogen and progesterone production..
This loss of ovarian follicular usually physiological but can be pathological results in symptoms
. Menopause usually occurs around the age of 45 to 55.
. Menopause usually occurs around the age of 45 to 55.
Symptoms include hot flashes,night sweats insomnia, depression, mood swings. Irritability, low self esteem, vaginal dryness, painful sex, loss of libido, urinary tract infection, back pain, formication. Constipation.
Hot flashes
... Sudden feeling of warmth and flashing that starts in the face and quickly spreads all the neck and upper body. Can occur any time of day. Vary in number from 1 an hour
... Sudden feeling of warmth and flashing that starts in the face and quickly spreads all the neck and upper body. Can occur any time of day. Vary in number from 1 an hour
Night sweats
Closely related to hot flashes
More common at night can disturb sleep
Can cause palpitations and panic attack
Closely related to hot flashes
More common at night can disturb sleep
Can cause palpitations and panic attack
Sexually you get loss of libido which can be a source of conflict in marriage, vaginal dryness thus sex becomes painful, also vaginal infections
Psychologically one gets mood swings irritability insomnia lack of self esteem, depression, anxiety.. This becomes a vicious cycles as lack of sleep worsens this.
For now we end here.. We will continue this if you have any questions...
