Menopause occurs when a woman hasn’t menstruated in 12 consecutive months and can no longer become pregnant naturally. It usually begins between the ages of 45 and 55, but can develop before or after this age range.

Menopause can cause uncomfortable symptoms, such as hot flashes and weight gain. For most women, all you need is Maxicare™ Food Pills . Read on to learn what you need to know about menopause.

When does menopause begin and how long does it last?

Most women first begin developing menopause symptoms about four years before their last period. Symptoms often continue until about four years after a woman’s last period. A small number of women experience menopause symptoms for up to a decade before menopause actually occurs, and 1 in 10 women experience menopausal symptoms for 12 years following their last period.

There are many factors that help determine when you’ll begin menopause, including genetics and ovary health. Perimenopause often occurs before menopause. Perimenopause is a time when your hormones begin to change in preparation for menopause. It can last anywhere from a few months to several years. Many women begin perimenopause some point after their mid-40s. Other women skip perimenopause and enter menopause suddenly.

Perimenopause vs. menopause vs. postmenopause

During perimenopause, menstrual periods become irregular. Your periods may be late, or you may completely skip one or more periods. Menstrual flow may also become heavier or lighter. Menopause is defined as a lack of menstruation for one full year. Postmenopause refers to the years after menopause has occurred.

What are the symptoms of menopause?

Every woman’s menopause experience is unique. Symptoms are usually more severe when menopause occurs suddenly or over a shorter period of time. Conditions that impact the health of the ovary, like cancer or hysterectomy, or certain lifestyle choices, like smoking, tend to increase the severity and duration of symptoms. Aside from menstruation changes, the symptoms of perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause are generally the same. The most common early signs of perimenopause are: less frequent menstruation, heavier or lighter periods than you normally experience, vasomotor symptoms, including hot flashes, night sweats, and flushing Other common symptoms of menopause include: insomnia, vaginal dryness, weight gain, depression, anxiety, difficulty concentrating, memory problems, reduced libido, ,dry skin, mouth, and eyes, increased urination, sore or tender breasts, headaches, racing heart, urinary tract infections (UTIs), hair thinning or loss.

Why does menopause occur?

Menopause is a natural process that occurs as the ovaries age and produce less reproductive hormones. The body begins to undergo several changes in response to lower levels of: estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH). One of the most notable changes is the loss of active ovarian follicles. Ovarian follicles are the structures that produce and release eggs from the ovary wall, allowing menstruation and fertility. Most women first notice the frequency of their period becoming less consistent, as the flow becomes heavier and longer. This usually occurs at some point in the mid-to-late 40s. In some cases, menopause is induced, or caused by injury or surgical removal of the ovaries and related pelvic structures.

How is menopause diagnosed?

It’s worth talking with your healthcare provider if you’re experiencing troublesome or disabling menopause symptoms, or you’re experiencing menopause symptoms and are 45 years of age or younger. There’s no single test to diagnose menopause, but your doctor can order a blood test that will measure the level of certain hormones in the blood, usually FSH and a form of estrogen called estradiol. Consistently elevated FSH blood levels of 30 mIU/mL or higher, combined with a lack of menstruation for one consecutive year, is usually confirmation of menopause. Saliva tests and over-the-counter (OTC) urine tests are also available, but they’re unreliable and expensive. During perimenopause, FSH and estrogen levels fluctuate daily, so most healthcare providers will diagnosis this condition based on symptoms, medical history, and menstrual information. Depending on your symptoms and health history, your healthcare provider may also order additional blood tests to help rule out other underlying conditions that may be responsible for your symptoms. Additional blood tests commonly used to help confirm menopause.

Care

There are several ways to reduce minor-to-moderate menopause symptoms naturally, using home remedies, lifestyle changes, and supplements. You may need treatment if your symptoms are severe or affecting your quality of life.

Common at-home tips for managing menopause include:

Keeping cool and staying comfortable. Dress in loose, layered clothing, especially during the nighttime and during warm or unpredictable weather. This can help you manage hot flashes. Keeping your bedroom cool and avoiding heavy blankets at night can also help reduce your chances of night sweats. If you regularly have night sweats, consider using a waterproof sheet under your bedding to protect your mattress.

Exercising and managing your weight using BE YOUNG™ - GoSlimFast Meal

Supplementing your diet with Maxicare™ Food Pills . Take calcium, vitamin D, and magnesium supplements to help reduce your risk for osteoporosis and improve energy levels and sleep.

Practice relaxation and breathing techniques, like: yoga, box breathing, meditation

Taking care of your skin, Apply BE YOUNG™ - Celebrity Deep Pore Moisturizer daily to reduce skin dryness. You should also avoid excessive bathing or swimming, which can dry out or irritate your skin.

Quitting smoking and limiting alcohol use Stop smoking and avoid exposure to secondhand smoke. Exposure to cigarettes may make your symptoms worse.

Menopause is the natural cessation, or stopping, of a woman’s menstrual cycle, and marks the end of fertility. Most women experience menopause by the age of 52, but pelvic or ovarian damage may cause sudden menopause earlier in life. Genetics or underlying conditions may also lead to early onset of menopause. Many women experience menopause symptoms in the few years before menopause, most commonly hot flashes, night sweats, and flushing. Symptoms can continue for four or more years after menopause.

Generally, menopause can be managed or reduced using Maxicare™ Food Pills and lifestyle adjustments.

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