Menopause is a process that unfolds over a period of months to years. During this time, estrogen levels begin to fall and as a result, women may experience a number of symptoms caused by its absence. Symptoms include vaginal dryness, night sweats, changes in mood and hot flashes. Although each symptom of menopause can cause…
Menopause is a process that unfolds over a period of months or years. Officially, the average age of menopause is fifty-one years old but most women will begin to experience the effects of menopause for a few years leading up to it. As estrogen levels start to decline, symptoms such as night sweats and hot…
Menopause is a process that occurs over months or years. It is the time in a woman’s life when fertility declines, estrogen levels decrease and menstrual periods come to an end. Each woman will experience menopause at a different time and in a different way but the following is a list of core symptoms that…
Abnormal vaginal bleeding is any vaginal bleeding that happens unexpectedly. It is bleeding that occurs outside of your expected menstrual cycle. It can also refer to a menstrual cycle that suddenly becomes heavier, lighter or more erratic than usual. Signs that vaginal bleeding may be abnormal include: Bleeding at unusual times (between periods, after intercourse).…
Menopause is a process that occurs over months or years. It is the time in a woman’s life where fertility declines, estrogen levels decrease and menstrual periods come to an end. Each woman will experience menopause at a different time and in a different way. Although it is impossible to know exactly when menopause will…
Whether it’s regulating our mood or controlling our metabolism, hormones are responsible for many bodily functions. Quietly working away in the background they keep our body healthy and happy. But hormones also play a role in keeping the menstrual cycle regular and starting the process of menopause. Unfortunately, every once in awhile hormones can start…
As our fifties come to pass, our physical, mental and emotional health starts to play a bigger role in our lives. From heart health to bone health, adopting good lifestyle habits can make a world of difference to your overall well being. Here are some issues to take care of in your fifties. 1. Get…
Although menopause is a natural process that all women will experience, the transition itself can be a difficult one to make. Many women who go through menopause experience symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats, difficulty sleeping, mood changes or vaginal dryness. These symptoms can range from being a minor annoyance to having a major impact…
Fifty is the new forty, or so the saying goes. These days we’re all a little more health conscious and pay more attention to the things we need to do to live longer and healthier lives. Our body at the age of fifty simply doesn’t work the same way as it did in our twenties.…
Every woman has a different experience of menopause. Some will find that they have very few menopausal symptoms while others may have a difficult time managing them.