Menopause is a normal part of a woman’s aging process. It is defined as the end of a woman’s menstrual cycles and fertility. It is considered a normal part of the aging process if it occurs when the woman is at least 40 years old. If it occurs before then, it is considered premature. Premature menopause is typically caused by an illness, injury, or medical procedure like chemotherapy that damages the reproductive organs or a surgical procedure in … [Read more...]
What is Menopause?
A woman's ovaries will naturally start to produce less estrogen and progesterone as she approaches middle-age. In addition to playing a critical role in your fertility, these two hormones also help regulate menstruation. Your estrogen and progesterone hormones will continue to decrease over time, so it is extremely common to experience irregular periods after turning 40. This is the telltale sign that you are approaching menopause. Menopause … [Read more...]
Symptoms of Menopause
Menopause is a normal part of a woman’s aging process. During menopause, a woman’s ovaries stop releasing eggs and the female hormones progesterone and estrogen. The woman also stops menstruating. The process can naturally occur any time after the age of 40. It can sometimes prematurely occur in a woman younger than 40, and it is usually caused by damage to the ovaries or by some types of surgery like a hysterectomy (removal of the … [Read more...]
