Every woman’s period will stop at menopause. Some women have no other symptoms. But many women notice changes in body, mind, and mood at this stage of life. We don’t always know if these changes are related to menopause, aging, or both. Some changes you might notice include: * Changes in your period. The time [...]
What is Menopause?
Menopause is a normal change in a woman’s life when her period stops. It is often called the “change of life.” During perimenopause, a woman’s body slowly makes less of the hormones estrogen and progesterone. This often happens between the ages of 45 and 55 years old. A woman has reached menopause when she has [...]
How to Find Out if You Have Premature Menopause
Your doctor will ask you if you’ve had changes typical of menopause, like hot flashes, irregular periods, sleep problems, and vaginal dryness. Normally, menopause is confirmed when a woman hasn’t had her period for 12 months in a row. However, with certain types of premature menopause, these signs may not be enough for a diagnosis. [...]
What is Premature Menopause?
Premature menopause is menopause that happens before the age of 40 — whether it is natural or induced. Women who enter menopause early get symptoms similar to those of natural menopause, like hot flashes, emotional problems, vaginal dryness, and decreased sex drive. For some women with early menopause, these symptoms are severe. Also, women who [...]
Aging Male Syndrome – Male Menopause
Men go through aging male syndrome (AMS) between the ages of 35 and 65 when their hormone levels (especially testosterone) decline. Testosterone is a hormone that helps maintain sex drive, sperm production, pubic and body hair, muscle, and bone. The decline of testosterone is normal in healthy males as they age. Unlike women who lose [...]
Stages of Menopause
Menopause is only one of several stages in the reproductive life of a woman. The whole menopause transition is divided into four main stages known as: 1. Premenopause — refers to the entirety of a woman’s life from her first to her last regular menstrual period. It is best defined as a time of “normal” [...]
Understanding Menopause
Menopause – what many women refer to as the “change of life” that signals the end of a woman’s reproductive years. While menopause used to mean withdrawal from active life for many women, this is not true today. Yet, some women still worry about what will happen and what they should do when menopause arrives. [...]