Causes of Menopause

Causes of Menopause

Menopause is a natural biological process, but certain factors can influence its timing.

  • Age – Most of the women reach Menopause between 45 – 55 year of age.
  • Ovarian Surgery – Removal of ovaries (oophonophomy) causes immediate menopause.
  • Chemotherapy or Radiation – cancer treatment can trigger early menopause
  • Primary ovarian insufficieny – some women experience menopause before age of due to genetic or auto – immune conditons.

Treatment & Management options

Menopause is unavailable, several treatments & life style changes can help manage symptoms.

  1. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
    • We can replace estrogen to relieve not flashes, vaginal dryness & bone less.
  2. Non – Hormonal Meditations
    • Anti – Depressants – can help with mood swings & hot flashes.
    • Gabapentin – Used for night sweats & sleep issues.
    • Vaginal estrogen creams – help with dryness & discomfort.
  3. Life style changes
    • Healthy Diet – eat calcium Rich foods for bone health.
    • Regular exercise – strength training helps bones, while yoga Reduces stress.
    • Stay hydrated – Helps with dryness & bloating.

Menopause means stage of a women’s life when her menstrual periods stop permanently for 12 consecutive months.

Occurs between the ages of 45 to 55 years.

Menopause divided into 3 stages

  • Pre Menopause
  • Menopause
  • Post Menopause

Common Symptoms of Menopause

Every women’s experience with menopause is different but some common symptoms include

  1. Irregular periods : Cycle may shorter, longer, heavier or lighter before stopping completely.
  2. Hot flashes & night sweats : Sudden warmth, flushing and sweating often Disrupting sleep.
  3. Mood swings & Anxiety : Hormonal changes can affect emotions, leading to irritability or sadness.
  4. Vaginal dryness : Reduced estrogen can cause discomfort daring intercourse.
  5. Joint Pain : Due to Decrease in estrogen levels, bones becomes fragile chances of osteoporosis increase.
  6. Weight gain : Hormonal change cause slower metabolism.
  7. Thinning hair & Dry skin : Lower estrogen levels affect skin elasticity & hair growth.
  8. Urinary issues : Weakening of the bladder muscle lead to incontinence (leakage of urine) & higher chances of urinary Tract infection.

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