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Menopause is a normal part of aging. It refers to the time when ovarian reproductive function ends

Menopause is retrospectively diagnosed 1 year after your last period.

Symptoms:Periods are often irregular, and vasomotor symptoms such as hot flashes and night sweats often occur.

During the postmenopausal period, estrogen levels gradually decline, which may cause symptoms of vaginal dryness.

During menopase there an increase of the risk of cardiovascular and bone problems

The function of estrogen and progesterone is to produce eggs so that they might be fertilized.

The gland that is being effected by menopause are the ovaries.

Become aware, and go to your local gynecologist.

There are treatments that might makes this process a little bit easier for women, but it is not curable.

The hormones: estrogen and progesterone, production decline during menopause.

Treatment options: Hormone replacement therapy (HRT), antidepressants, blood pressure medication, and anti-seizure medication

At this time, your risk increases for certain conditions, including: cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, Alzheimer’s disease, glaucoma

If you have any question about menopause go to your local gynecologist .

Once you get your symptoms under control, menopause won’t seem quite so scary.

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