Menopause and Perimenopause
Menopause is the permanent cessation of menses that may occur naturally or occurs following certain surgeries, chemotherapy or radiation therapy. The mean age of onset of menopause in Indian women is about 44.3 years. Perimenopause denotes the years prior to menopause those encompass the symptoms associated with normal menstrual cycles and cessation of menses. This period is marked by irregularity of menstrual cycles.1
Menopause is a natural physiological mechanism in a woman’s body wherein she stops menstruating. During menopause a woman’s hormone mechanisms undergo numerous changes that finally lead to the cessation of menstrual
What are the Signs and Symptoms of Menopause?
Signs and Symptoms of menopause
Menopausal women usually suffer from a wide array of signs and symptoms that may affect almost all organs of the body. Commonly noted signs and symptoms
How is it Diagnosed?
Diagnosis of menopause
The diagnosis of menopause is based on factors such as the age of the woman and signs and symptoms observed. Absence of periods for a span of 1 year along with other features of menopause is usually diagnostic. Measurement
What is the treatment?
Treatment of menopause
The therapy is based on the severity of the clinical features of menopause. Most women cope well with lifestyle modifications such as diet modifications (high fiber, low fat, foods rich in antioxidants, soya), exercise, smoking
What are the Complications?
Menopausal women may experience bleeding even after cessation of menses. They may also be at increased risk of developing osteoporosis, cardiovascular disorders or cancer of the colon.3
Written by: Healthplus24 team
Date last updated: July 15, 2011