Menopause is a natural, and biological process that marks the end of a woman’s reproductive years. A woman who has reached menopause is defined as when she has not had menstruation for 12 consecutive months. As such, menopause brings significant hormonal changes that affect your body, specifically the decreased levels of the estrogen, and progesterone hormones.
As women age, the ovaries produce less estrogen, and progesterone, resulting in irregular menstrual cycles, and eventually, menopause. Menopause is categorised into three stages, specifically:
As you age, your reproductive organ gradually slows down until it eventually ceases to function. The closer you are to menopause, your ovaries produce less estrogen, which impacts your menstrual cycle. This is often brought upon by several causes, such as:
While the symptoms (including the severity) vary from one woman to the next due to how each individual’s body responds to the hormone changes, you are highly likely to be transitioning into menopause if you begin experiencing some of the following symptoms:
The average duration of menopause symptoms is approximately 7 years. However, you may begin experiencing these symptoms as early as 10 years before you begin transitioning into menopause.
Menopause is a natural ageing process that every woman will go through. However, there are several risk factors that can increase the likelihood of you going through menopause earlier than most women. To understand the risk factors, it is essential to know that:
The risk factors include, but not limited to:
Diagnosing menopause is a straightforward procedure. At Dr Ma Li Clinic For Women & Advanced Pelvic Surgery, Dr Ma Li diagnosis menopause by performing a list of assessments, and tests, such as:
As menopause is a natural process, the treatment centres around managing the symptoms to improve your quality of life. Although Dr Ma Li offers a list of treatment options for menopause, she will outline a personalised treatment plan that effectively addresses your menopause-induced symptoms. The treatments can be standalone treatments or a combination of the following treatments:
If you have been experiencing symptoms of menopause or would like to undergo a gynaecological screening to reclaim autonomy over your health, then schedule a consultation today for a smooth transition into the next phase of your womanhood.
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