What happens to the body during menopause, and what treatments are available?
Every woman goes through the menopause, and symptoms normally start in the mid-40s.The menopause describes the end of a woman's reproductive years, and normally happens around the age of 51.This is when many women notice their periods becoming unpredictable - heavier, lighter, longer or shorter - and experience feelings or physical problems they haven't had before.For some, it can happen earlier in their life - either naturally, or as a result of treatment for another condition.
It can take several years for oestrogen to fall to low levels, and the drop causes a number of changes to the body along the way.The menopause - and the years leading up to it - affect women in different ways.Poor memory and concentration, usually called brain fog, is also often mentioned, as are painful joints and dry skin.Symptoms last for an average of seven years, with one in three women experiencing them for even longer.
Oestrogen can affect mood too. The hormone interacts with chemicals in brain receptors which control mood, and at low levels it can cause anxiety and low mood.Progesterone and testosterone levels also change - but this doesn't have the same impact as falling oestrogen. But it may not suitable for people who have a history of some cancers, blood clots and high blood pressure.exercising regularly, to reduce anxiety, stress and guard against heart diseaseThere is even some research that suggests eating plant oestrogens - contained in soy and red clover - could help with symptoms. Vitamin D supplements could improve bone health.Tests are sold and marketed for diagnosing the menopause, but experts agree that they are not useful after the age of 45.
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