Menopause
Menopause often occurs to women who haven’t menstruated in twelve months consecutively and are unable to be pregnant. Typically, it starts around the age of forty-five and fifty-five, but it can develop after or before too. Those who go through menopause may experience uncomfortable symptoms, including weight gain, hot flashes, and urinary incontinence. However, they generally don’t require medical treatment.
For most women, the symptoms begin around four to five years after the last period and last just as long. For some, the symptoms may present themselves for nearly a decade prior to the occurrence of menopause. Several factors can determine the onset of menopause, including ovary health, genetics, and lifestyle habits. Other symptoms that may arise as a result of menopause are insomnia, vaginal dryness, depression, anxiety, concentration difficulties, memory problems, reduced sex drive, tender or sore breasts, and more.
Depending on the severity of the symptoms, menopause may require treatment, especially if it’s affecting one’s standards of life. One of the most common options for treatment is hormone therapy, which is often used for those under sixty. It can help manage or control hot flashes, night sweats, flushing, vaginal atrophy, and osteoporosis.
