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Understanding MenopauseUnderstanding Menopause for Everyone
Understanding Menopause Stages Menopause, often called the “change of life”, is the point in a woman's life in which menstrual periods have stopped – for good. You are not officially in menopause until you have had no periods for a total of 12 consecutive months. So if you have had a few skipped periods here and there, and if this is not defined as menopause, then exactly what are you experiencing? Well there are actually different stages of menopause which include;
Read this article to learn more about the understanding menopause stages. Understanding Menopause Symptoms The one thing most women dread about menopause are the symptoms. Will you get hot flashes or night sweats? Will your periods become erratic and irregular? Will I be irritable and moody? All of these are things that run through your mind. The fact is most women experience some level of symptoms during the different stages of menopause. Which symptoms and how severe is unique to each woman. Most of the symptoms of menopause are caused by the changes in our hormones; primarily estrogen and progesterone. Some of the more common symptoms include;
If you are not sure if what you are feeling is a symptom or something more serious, be sure to talk with your doctor. Read this article to learn more about some of the common menopause symptoms. Understanding Menopause and your Changes
The more you know and understand about menopause the easier it will be for you and your significant other to get through this time in your life. Talk to your doctor if you are unsure of any symptoms or changes you are going through. Related Articles Weight Gain After Menopause Find out why we gain weight at this stage and what you can do to stop it. Exercise 4 Weight Loss
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