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Menopause is the transition period in a woman's life when her ovaries stop producing eggs, her body produces less estrogen and progesterone, and menstruation becomes less frequent, eventually stopping altogether.
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Symptoms
The potential symptoms include: Hot flashes and skin flushing; Night sweats; Insomnia; Mood swings including irritabili...
Causes
Menopause is a natural event that normally occurs between the ages of 45 and 55. Once menopause is complete (called pos...
Tests
Blood and urine tests can be used to measure hormone levels that may indicate when a woman is close to menopause or has...
Treatments
Menopause is a natural process. It does not require treatment unless the symptoms, such as hot flashes or vaginal dryne...
Drugs
Women who are still having periods but who have annoying menopausal symptoms may take low-dose birth control pills to e...
Complications
Estrogen is responsible for the buildup of the lining of the uterine cavity. During the reproductive years, this buildu...
Prevention
Menopause is a natural and expected part of a woman's development and does not need to be prevented. However, there are...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if: You are spotting blood between periods; You have had 12 consecutive months with no p...
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