When Does Menopause occurs ?
- Average age of natural menopause in the United States is 51 y/o.
- It can range from 40 to 58 y/o but varies from patient to patient.
- Can occur at any moment from a medical process (eg, surgical removal of the ovaries, chemotherapy from ovarian cancer, cervical cancer, breast cancer & radiation therapy)
- Due to impaired ovarian function ( Chromosomal disease, immune system attack, infection etc )
Menopause Terminology:
1. Natural Menopause: Its the spontaneous permanent ending of menstruation that is not caused by medical or surgical therapy.
2. Perimenopause or Menopause Transition : Refers to the span of time that begins with the onset of intermenstrual cycle irregularities and other related menopause or perimenopause symptoms. It extends through menopause.
3. Premature Menopause: Refers to menopause that occurs before age 40. This is approximately 1% of all cases.
4. Primary Ovarian Insufficiency: Its a condition of elevated female pituitary hormones in a person younger than 40 years. (Previously known as premature ovarian failure)
5. Induced Menopause: Its the cessation of menstruation that follows either a surgical removal of both ovaries or iatrogenic disruption of ovarian function ( Chemotherapy or radiotherapy)
Common symptoms of Menopause:
Hot Flashes- Night Sweats
- Depression
- Weight gain
- Low Libido
- Insomnia
- Fatigue
- Memory Loss
- Fibroids
- Vaginal Dryness
- Osteoporosis
- Joint Pain
- Cataracts
- Increase incidence of cancer
Topics Discussed at Texas Menopause :
Menopause symptoms: Hot flashes |Night sweats| Painful sex| Vaginal Dryness|Menstrual changes| PMS| Insomnia|
Weight changes & Dietary recommendations: Lifestyle changes | Nutrition | Vitamins | Minerals | Micronutrient Testing
Cardio-Metabolic Risk factors: Hypertension | Insulin resistance | Diabetes |Heart Disease Prevention | Stroke
Adrenal Fatigue: Less tolerance | Loss of libido | Fatigue | Poor response to stress
Brain fitness |Brain function | Brain nutrition to prevent Stroke, Dementia, Alzheimer, Parkinson
Bone loss and Joint disease: Osteopenia | Osteoporosis | Osteoarthritis
Hormonal imbalances: Natural hormones | Bioidentical Hormones |Saliva & Urine Hormone Testing
Natural Strategies: Gynecologic & Breast Cancer patients with menopause symptoms.
Mental Health during Menopause: Mood swings | Tension, | Stress | Panick Attacks
Genito-urinary health : Urinary Incontinence | Pelvic Organ Prolapse| Vaginal Pain | Recurrent Vaginal Infections
Cancer Prevention Strategies & individual risk analysis:Cervical Cancer| Breast Cancer| Uterine Cancer| Ovarian Cancer
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