What Is Menopause?
Menopause refers to the decrease in egg production in the ovaries of women, accompanied by a reduction in female hormones (progesterone and estrogen). The production of these declining hormones in the body eventually stops entirely after a period following menopause.
What Are the Symptoms of Menopause? How Is It Recognized?
Shortening or lengthening of the time between menstrual periods, depending on the changing hormone levels, can be considered among the first symptoms of menopause. Other symptoms may include psychological, physical, or sexual problems. The symptoms of menopause can generally be listed as follows:
- Hot flashes
- Night sweats
- Joint and muscle pains
- Insomnia
- Headaches
- Palpitations
- Irritability
- Mood swings
- Anxiety
- Memory loss
- Attention deficit
- Decreased libido
- Panic attacks
- Discomfort due to vaginal dryness during intercourse
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