Question

In a 3-page paper, written in APA format using proper spelling/grammar, research the topic of menopause and address the following:

1. Explain perimenopause, surgical menopause, stress menopause, and postmenopause.
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3. Describe the signs of menopause.
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5. Which other life changes (e.g., physical, psychosocial, and cognitive) may influence a women's experience during menopause?
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7. Which women are at the highest risk for osteoporosis?
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9. Describe the traditional and alternative therapies for the conditions associated with menopause.
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11. Suggest appropriate health, nutrition, and exercise guidelines for middle-aged and older adults.

Be sure to include APA citations for any resources you used as references.

Answer 1

Perimenopause:

It means "around menopause".

It is time during which your body makes the natural transition to menopause, making the end of reproductive years.

Perimenopause is also called menopausal translation.

Women start perimenopause at different ages.

Surgical menopause:

Surgical menopause is when surgery,other than natural ageing process causes a women to go through menopause.

Surgical menopause occurs after an Oophorectomy surgery.

Stress menopause:

The stress along with poor diet,heavy smoking, drinking may play a role in early menopause.

Of course, there is not enough evidence that the stress contribute to menopause.

Post menopause:

A women is considered to be post menopausal if she had not had her period for an entire year.

FSH levels also help in assessing menopause.

Signs & symptoms of menopause:

Irregular periods.

Hot flashes.

Weight gain.

Night sweats.

Trouble sleeping.

Feeling moody.

Some physical changes like hair and skin becoming drier and thinner.

Life change modification:

Good nutrition.

Eat foods low in fat, saturated fat and cholesterol.

Exercise and fitness.

Maintain healthy weight.

Reduce stress using relaxation techniques.

Avoid drinking.

Take plenty of rest.

Risk for osteoporosis.

Age greater than 60.

Post menopausal women having previous fracture.

Low calcium in diet.

Lack of proper nutrition.

Some diseases including cancer and stroke.