September is National Menopause Awareness Month t.co/1IUZQyYEsC via Yahoo Menopause itself requires no medical treatment. It’s natural. It’s not a disease or disorder. It’s an unavoidable stage in EVERY woman’s life. It’s the symptoms that need medical assistance. The word menopause literally means the “end of monthly cycles.” Menopause is marked by the permanent cessation of ovarian function, usually beginning around the age of 50. But no two people are alike. And so there is no steadfast rule or formula telling how or when menopause will affect each individual. Plus, the onset of menopause can be affected by personal traits such as cigarette smoking, body mass index, race or ethnicity, illnesses, chemotherapy, radiation, and obviously procedures such as hysterectomies. While menopause isn’t scientifically declared until menstruation has been absent for a full year, signs of early menopause (perimenopause) can show up much sooner, often as early as 40. And since all suffering associated with menopause is really caused by the symptoms, you don’t necessarily have to be in full-on menopause to feel its wrath. Scientists have discovered 34 different symptoms of menopause.
Posted on: Tue, 23 Sep 2014 05:31:58 +0000