All women in their mid 40s and above the age of 50 experience menopause. The complete cessation of a woman’s periods is called menopause. This can be natural or medically induced due to surgery. It can last for a few years. During this time, there are several hormonal changes in a woman’s body. These changes emerge as the signs of menopause. There are several signs of menopause like severe mood changes, bad temper and dejection. Physically too, a woman’s body undergoes several changes. Read more »

Joint pain & body pain have been a matter of serious concern. One way or other most people of old age suffer from it. But not only have the old, even young people also experienced these pains. In younger people it is mostly the aftermath of any serious injury suffered earlier which reoccurs from time to time. Read more »

Herbal Remedies that you can take as a home remedy can make a tremendous difference in quality of life. Read more »

In recent years, there has been a trend towards using natural methods for healing ourselves and staying healthy. More and more people are looking to alternative medicine for cures from colds to cancer. One of the largest growing sectors in alternative health care is women searching for other options for treating the symptoms of menopause. Read more »

Due to lack of estrogen and progesterone women have to go through this phase of life. During early stages of your life, these hormones determined the monthly cycles of ovulation and menstruation. With the passing years our body produces less amount of progesterone leaving the eggs from the ovaries unfertilized. Sooner or later the menstrual cycle ends and so does your chances of becoming pregnant. Menopause does not mean that you are sexually inactive. Read more »

It is known that hormone therapy was highly used for the treatment of menopause and menopausal symptoms. It also proved to be effective in the prevention of osteoporosis and heart disease but nowadays a large study shed new light on how hormone therapy is viewed. Read more »

As symptoms of the early menopause we can find physical signs and emotional signs. In the category of the physical signs, we can mention irregular periods, infertility, vaginal dryness, bladder control problems, hot flashes and night sweats, weight gain, palpitations, headaches, breast tenderness, bloating, gastrointestinal distress and nausea. There can also appear increase in facial hair, changes in body odor, dry mouth and other oral symptoms, dizziness and sore joints.In what concerns the emotional signs, there can appear irritability, mood swings, anxiety, confusion, lack of concentration, memory lapses, lowered libido, and extreme fatigue. Read more »

Doctors do not know exactly what causes hot flashes. Because of the health risks associated with hormone replacement therapy, more and more women are interested in learning how to control hot flashes the natural way. Read more »

In the past year, every month there are more and more articles talking about the fact that women are now taking bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT). What are bioidentical hormones, and how can they help women in menopause? Read more »

Overview:
Menopause is a natural transition in a womans life, not a medical problem. But many women have a tough time with menopausal symptoms and theyre looking for safe and effective ways to get relief. In this interview, well hear the latest information about menopause, and dispel some of the myths.

Part One:
Definition of menopause
Factors affecting menopause
Perimenopause
Hot flashes
Vaginal dryness
Sleep disturbances Read more »