Menopause. The mere mentioning of this completely natural and unavoidable condition strikes fear into the hearts of many women. Don’t be afraid – menopause is part of nature’s grand scheme and should be approached from this perspective. The bulk of women experience the onset of menopause between the age of 45 and 55. It does not mean menopause cannot begin earlier or later, but the condition usually manifests within this range. When the female body enters menopause it heralds an end to the reproductive cycle. Read more »

There are several factors that may contribute to a woman experiencing early menopause (menopause before the age of 45), which include premature ovarian failure, surgery, cancer treatment, viral infections, thyroid disease and many others. No matter what the case may be, hearing that you’re going through menopause years before you were expecting to enter this transition can be very scary and intimidating, leaving you with many unanswered questions. Read more »

As you approach menopause, it’s not unusual to gain weight, especially around your mid-section. You have likely not changed your eating habits or level of activity, but the weight continues to accumulate, even if you’re still experiencing regular periods. Most women begin to notice this added weight while they’re in their thirties or forties, and are frustrated by the fact that the weight is not quite as easy to lose as it was a few years prior. Read more »

It’s probably safe to assume that the reason you found this article is because you’ve gradually, but progressively gained some unwanted weight, especially around your mid-section. This is somewhat surprising since you’ve not necessarily changed your lifestyle or eating habits. As a matter of fact, there’s a good chance you’ve even cut your caloric intake, but still the weight remains. Could this weight gain be associated with menopause? If you’re a woman in your thirties of forties, the answer is “yes – most definitely.” Weight gain, as you approach menopause, is quite common and often one of the first symptoms of menopause that women notice. This is true even if you’re still experiencing regular periods. Read more »

If you’re facing menopause as a result of a surgical procedure, you’re not alone. As a matter of fact, approximately 36,000 women under the age of 45 undergo total hysterectomies each year, causing them to enter into “surgical menopause.” Read more »

When a woman experiences menopause before the age of 40 it is termed perimenopause or early menopause. Early menopause symptoms are the same as those of normal menopause. Early menopause symptoms manifest themselves in the form of brittle bones, mood changes, heart disease and other problems. Read more »

Menopause is related to women who are advanced in age. This is the time in their life when the menstruation cycle stops. Many people also refer to menopause as the change of life. The ovaries stop producing estrogen, which is the female hormone, marking the end of childbearing years. Read more »

If you’re experiencing symptoms of perimenopause or menopause, such as hot flashes, weight gain or difficulty sleeping, there’s a good chance that you’re also noticing you’re frequently moody or feeling somewhat depressed. Your moods during this transitional period may be affected by a decline in your hormone levels, as well as life events that can be common – yet unsettling – during midlife. It’s been well documented that taking care of yourself, as well as maintaining a positive attitude will help you ease into menopause with few bumps in the road. Read more »

Normally, women experience the first symptoms of menopause during their late thirties and early forties. Menopause is a natural occurrence and a gradual transition occurring in every woman. Menopause is not any disease or illness but a total cessation of menstrual cycles for twelve months or more. Some women experience first symptoms of menopause earlier than other women do. Read more »

There are many signs and symptoms of menopause, which occur when a woman stops menstruating. The gradual menopause transition is due to fluctuating levels of female hormones progesterone and estrogen. Menopause normally occurs in the age range of 48-55 years. Such signs and symptoms of menopause occur still earlier in women who have never been pregnant and who smoke regularly. Read more »