All You Wanted To Know About Menopause and Its Prevention
by Venkata Ramana
Menopause occurs when a women stops ovulating and her
periods ceases. Most women reach menopause between 45 and
55 years, with an average age around 50. But about 1%
reaches it before 40, which is known as premature menopause
or premature ovarian failure.
For women in their teens and 20�s the loss of their
fertility is devastating. They will also experience a long
period of postmenopausal life, and hormonal replacement
therapy may be advised.
Symptoms:
� Menstrual cycle changes � Changes in the bleeding pattern
� Hot flushes � Sweats � Urinary problems such as
incontinence or increased frequency of urination. � Dry
vagina � Mood changes � Weight changes etc
Are some of the basic symptoms.
Prevention:
We can prevent early Menopause, by preventing unwanted
surgeries, of the uterus or the ovaries unless there is
strong indication for their removal. Such Surgeries can
lead to autoimmune diseases such as diabetes, Rheumatoid
arthritis and thyroid disorders. Conserving even a single
ovary can help in preventing the onset menopause.
Urban women have access to information or counseling, but
unfortunately the women in rural areas of Asia have no such
knowledge. The good news for those who would like to rule
out doubts about the onset of menopause will soon be
available in the form of LH Kits ( Leutinizing hormone ) to
check their ovulation especially used with infertility
patients. While stress cannot be over emphasized, it has a
role in temporary or prolonged cessation of periods.
Treatment:
Generally early menopause too is treated in a similar way
as menopause itself, through HRT ( Hormone Replacement
Therapy ), life style modification,calcium and good
nutrition.
HRT � It must be borne in mind that an extensive study
shows that HRT is not a protection against heart diseases
as was believed before and infact not quite the �happy
pill� � that women had thought is given up to the age of
menopause.
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