Question

Identify the common signs and symptoms of menopause

Common stages and ages of menopause

Provide three treatments or holistic therapies

Answer 1

Menopause is defined as the stage when menstrual cycles permanently stops because of the natural depletion of ovarian oocytes from aging.

Symptoms:

1. Decrease in production of the hormone Estrogen and progesterone
2. Vaginal dryness and pain during intercourse
3. Irregular periods
4. Insomnia
5. Hot flashes
6. Weight gain

Stages and ages of menopause

There are 4 stages of Menopause

1. Premenopause the average age of woman is 45 years
2. Perimenopause the average woman is 47 when she reaches perimenopause
3. Menopause The average age of menopause is 51
4. Postmeenopause : from menopause to the end of woman’s life

Treatment:

Hormone Replacement Therapy

Low dose of antidepressant

Clonidine help to relief from hot flashes

Gabapentine which help to reduce hot flashes

Natural Remedies

Eat Healthy food such as organic fruits and vegetable, cruciferous vegetables, fermented soy like natto, high fiber food

Drink enough water