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Menopause
Menopause is the period in a woman’s life when her menstruation ceases. It usually starts between ages 45 and 55. Menopause occurs because the woman’s ovary stops releasing the hormones progesterone and estrogen.
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What is unique about womens menopause?
Broad question, but the main points that make menopause a "Unique" event in a woman's life would include.
The end of monthly menstruation,
The end of fertility, no more babies
The beginning of menopausal symptoms
Hot Flashes
Night sweats
joint pain
foggy thinking
fatigue
LOSS of sex drive
Insomnia
heartache's
anxiety
depression
vaginal dryness
these are just a few of the almost universal symptoms and there may be many more major or minor symptoms.
Hormone Replacement therapy with "pellets" can reduce or greatly improve the symptoms and give relief.
How long does it take for hormones to leave the body after stopping hormone replacement therapy?
Further QUESTION BY POSTER: My wife has had an en-topic pregnancy with ivf and started a second course of injections for new treatment we have stopped the treatment due to her having doubts on all sorts of things could this be due to the treatment as it has now driven us apart.
i understand this could be how she really feels but i do not know how we could go from a loving relationship to be where we are now have you any advice.
A: A lot of psychological baggage in that question, Hormonal women are often not their most rational selves. They and you will be on an EMOTIONAL roller coaster for some time!
But the let down for the failed pregnancy is a very rich soup of emotions & physical frustrations & PERHAPS she is taking that out on you. Seeing you as a part of the problem.
The HRT Hormones should be 2-6 weeks to be out of her system, but the bad news is that it probably sets her own hormonal balance on its own roller coaster that could last for many months or longer.
You need help, you need someone that can do some testing and really understands the values from the testing and what can be done with it.
What causes sudden water retention?
There are several causes of sudden water retention. Poor circulation, premenstrual symptoms, salt, or a blockage in the lymphatic system can all cause this condition.
White lines on the fingernails can mean a variety of things. The most common is caused by trauma to the nail (hitting it on things), but it can also be due to a zinc deficiency. If it is caused by lack of zinc eat plenty of red meat, poultry, and nuts.
Why is menopause occurring earlier?
There are many reasons why menopause would occur before the average age of 51yrs. Smoking can 'speed up' menopause by ~5 yrs and cause stronger menopausal symptoms, medical procedures such as a hysterectomy can also cause menopause, some medication can also trigger menopause but symptoms usually disappear after you're done the medication.
See more in the related link.
Premature Ovarian Failure can also trigger menopause in women as early as 30 yrs old.
See the related link.
How do you be a supportive husband through wife's pregnancy?
It may be a pain to go through this and it may even drain you too, but cater to her EVERY need. This is an extremely emotional time in your wife's life. Her body is changing drastically! I recommend you also read a bit on the pregnancy and at least 'act' interested in knowing whats going on with her body. One of the most important things is LISTEN. Men tend to forget that women are creatures who need to be heard. If she is going through morning sickness and ask you to bring her saltines, just bring the saltines. Do not say a word else. She may be so sensitive and emotional that she may get upset with you for even speaking! But understand-these are hormones. If she is not nauseated then cuddle with her and show her love. Try running a bath for her with rose petals, candle lit dinner, and (do this often because it helps with labor and heartburn) a walk while watching the sunset after dinner. Bring flowers every now and then, and do not complain to her. She can take it to heart and seriously get depressed. You may not think that saying, "hey hun,myou look beautiful today" would be uplifting, but it could go in the back of her mind that she is not beautiful or even attractive to you every other day. The emotions and raging hormones are only a big deal in the begining and end of pregnancy, but also it can last a year after the baby is born! This may seem like a heavy load, but it is well worth it. This will build such a strong bond with your wife. Try to be there for your wife at all times (in marital vows). Pregnancy passes in a second and kids are gone in an hour, but your wife will be with you for a lifetime
What side effects can be expected after a cardiac catheterization?
I had brain surgery, and when I finally was fully awake, I thought I was wetting the bed. Then I looked down and saw the catheter. Something made me pull at it. First, it hurt. Very bad. Second, it got stuck, and I needed a nurse's assistance in getting it out completely, since I already had it at a bad point. I then had problems urinating for days. I always felt as if I had to, and sometimes I did, sometimes all I got was a drip. Sometimes, I didn't have to go at all. Every time, it burnt. For a week or so.
smelly stuff... doesnt sound gud.. i dunno gyno prbs mate, u dont wana be soiling urself lik that
Yes, it is possible. There are other things could cause your period to stop such as pregnancy (if you've had exposure) or a significant weight loss.
What is the mc period in girls?
MC = Menstrual cycle.
It is usually referred to a girl having periods when she bleeds signifying the discard of the lining of her uterus. It is a very sensitive and tender time for them and they must be treated very gently and with respect at all times especially during her periods.
How early in life does a woman go through menopause?
Normally around age 50.
But it can occasionally happen very early (even mid 20s), and prevent the woman from having any children. Or it can be delayed until almost 60. It tends to be hereditary so if your mother had an early or late menopause then you are more likely to follow that pattern.
The first symptoms are periods becoming more irregular, sometimes early, sometimes late, then missing altogether sometimes for months at a time. After a couple of years the periods stop altogether and never reappear. Some people never have any other symptoms, but others have hot flushes, sudden rages etc. Hormone replacement can help.
I will add that natural cure is best. The Hormone replacement therapy has been linked to some health problems like heart disease. Get more education before you try it. I also refer you to the book:
http://www.healthfun-ps.com//hormonal-imbalance-solutions-book.html
What can you do about hot flushes?
One thing you can do is monitor your diet - no caffeine, no tomatoes, or anything that contains either of these (including chocolate, coffee, strong tea, cola, some painkillers, pizza, pasta sauces - except tomato-free, like carbonara). Yes, that's an awful lot of foods you have to stay off especially if you don't tend to do your own cooking from scratch, but after a couple of weeks - no hot flashes, no night sweats. It is definitely worth it if you don't want to be swallowing HRT hormones forever! Another thing you can do is take large quantities of fish oil, 6,000 to 8,000 milligrams per day. Try salmon oil, which tastes better than regular fish oil, and take it with a meal. This can definitely cut down on the number and intensity of hot flashes you experience.
What to expect when you menopause at 43 years?
Symptoms are common among perimenopausal and postmenopausal women. Some symptoms and problems are due to hormonal changes of the menopausal transition, while others result from the aging process and adverse lifestyle factors.
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Well yes, we ALL know this already, so could you please answer the question????
I recently read that women who go through early menopause have a much lower life expectancy (60-70 yrs. as opposed to 70 - 80+) but I can't seem to recall or find it on the web now.....
Can someone please answer the asker's question?
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Well, to quote a study done by the Mayo Clinic, "Premature menopause or early menopause may be either spontaneous or induced. Women who experience premature menopause (before age 40 years) or early menopause (between ages 40 and 45 years) experience an increased risk of overall mortality, cardiovascular diseases, neurological diseases, psychiatric diseases, osteoporosis, and other sequelae. The risk of adverse outcomes increases with earlier age at the time of menopause. Some of the adverse outcomes may be prevented by estrogen treatment initiated after the onset of menopause. However, estrogen alone does not prevent all long-term consequences and other hormonal mechanisms are likely involved."
It's important though to know the DANGERS of estrogen treatment - specifically HRT (traditional... Premarin, Prempro... the ones that use synthetic estrogens derived from the urine of pregnant horses. No kidding - look it up). Because the NIH did a study as part of the "Women's Health Initiative" and found that HRT used long term had some extremely dangerous potential side effects, namely heart attackes, strokes, blood clots and breast cancer. They actually had to halt the study because the outcome was so bad.
What I would suggest for you (whether you're in perimenopause or full-blown menopause) is to do a combination of a safe, herbal menopause support product (you can find a Free Report on the herbs to look for at my site... I think if you click my name it'll show you my contact info) AND I'd also start to educate yourself on bio-identical hormones... entirely different than traditional HRT. You can learn more about those in Suzanne Somer's book "Ageless" and also at Dr. Mercola's site (just google him).
But definitely look into a combo of the herbal menopause symptom relief as well as possibly bio-identical hormones which you may need down the line. Hope that better answers your question. Best of luck!
What organs are in you right side that could cause you pain?
Many. Identify the pain. Is it in the lower right side, by your hipbone? If it is it could be appendicites. Many times, this can be the cause. Also, many people mistake sharp pains for something serious when it really could be excess gas. See your doc if you are really concerned. If it goes on more than a week, see your Doctor.
Every woman is different. Some women find that they can reduce their treatment levels and maintain the same quality of life. Some women stay on relatively similar levels of hormone therapy for years. It is so important to work closely with your doctor on this. Think of your doctor as a business partner. Make sure she/he is listening to you and how you feel. And of course, you have to do your part, by educating yourself as much as you can.
What kind of medicine you have to take for the early menopause?
No medication is necessary, Menopause will come on without meds and will complete the cycle in a few years.
If you are seeking help for the relief of the many symptoms
Fatigue, Memory loss, Moody, Grumpy, feeling like Jekyll & Hyde in a dress, Vaginal dryness, NO SEX drive or enjoyment, Hot flashes, insomnia, Joint pain, weight gain, dry everything! migraines, Irritability, Muscle loss,
Then some form of Hormone Replacement Therapy will be in order. There are many pills, patches & creams that are offered & most are ineffective. Pellet therapy may be the best therapy to get rid of the symptoms.
It is very possible that a 37 year old woman who had a short, 2 dayÊperiod, that was also 9 days late, could be in the early stages of menopause. It is always best to check with one's doctor if there is a concern.
Is bloated feeling a symptom of menopause?
Bloated feeling is common and occurs even during menopause. Bloating occurs due to water retention, accumulation of gas or a combination of both. Bloating during menopause may be caused by fluctuating hormones, particularly estrogen, according to 34-menopause-symptoms.com. Prior to peri-menopause and menopause, when a woman is about to have her menstrual period, the rising estrogen levels cause females to retain more water, which leads to bloating. Bloating as a symptom can occur due to excessive swallowing of air, stress, diet, constipation, hormonal fluctuations, etc.
No, menopause cannot be reversed. Lower hormone outputs can be treated by replacement therapy and with medications.
It sounds like you need to see your gynecologist. It could be menopause, or it could be something more. Don't take any chances with your health. Life is too precious. Go see your doctor. Keep a journal of symptoms and bring it with you. Good luck!
