Perimenopause; Postmenopause
Menopause is a natural and expected part of a woman's development and does not need to be prevented. However, there are ways to reduce or eliminate some of the symptoms of menopause.
You can reduce your risk of long-term problems such as osteoporosis and heart disease by taking the following steps:
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Perimenopause; PostmenopauseSymptomsIn some women, menstrual flow comes to a sudden halt. More commonly, it slowly stops over time. During this time,... Read more »
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Perimenopause; PostmenopauseTreatmentTreatment with hormones may be helpful if you have severe symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, mood... Read more »
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Menopause is the transition period in a woman's life when her ovaries stop producing eggs, her body produces less estrogen and progesterone, and... Read more »
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Article updated and reviewed by Christina S. Chu, MD, Assistant Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Gynecologic Oncology,... Read more »