Menopause
Available in Adelaide and North East Suburbs
The Impact of Menopause
Some women going through or having been through menopause will tell you how the hot flushes and night sweats have caused havoc with their lives. Many experience difficulties adjusting to the physical and emotional changes of menopause.
Understanding Menopause
Menopause is a normal event in the life of a woman. The average age is 51 but can occur much earlier and a few years later.
Common Symptoms of Menopause
The lowering of certain hormones in the body causes a variety of changes such as:
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Hot flushes are sensations
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Night sweats can disturb sleep
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Genital changes. Lubricant may be needed.
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Irregular periods, which can be lighter or heavier than normal
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Urinary problems. Pelvic floor muscles can become weak
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Skin and hair may become thinner
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Sleep disturbances
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Weight changes as metabolism tends to slow
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Mood changes. Some women may become depressed, anxious, irritable, or even forgetful. This can happen through hormonal and emotional changes.
How Common Are Menopause Symptoms?
About 25% of all women have no problems, 50% have some symptoms (mild to moderate), and 25% have severe problems.
