When we hear the word menopause, we usually think of older women above the age of 60. Very rarely do we ever think of ourselves. However, menopause is not a stage necessarily relegated to elderly women. Early or premature menopause is more common than most women realize – it affects about 1% of women between the ages of 15 and 45. Early or premature menopause can occur for a variety of reasons, but in the end it leaves an imprint on the lives of all of the women it affects. Read more »

When someone says the word “menopause” there are two words that immediately come to mind – “hot flashes.” The two terms pretty much go hand in hand. Depending on which study you listen to – between 60%-90% of women will experience hot flashes when menopause hits. One advantage with so many women experiencing the same thing is that there are multiple information sources to help guide you to hot flash relief. The overwhelming consensus is to start by exploring a natural cure for hot flashes. Read more »

There is a time in a women’s life where she will start to experience menopausal symptoms. Some of these symptoms of menopause are due to a loss of estrogen. Some of the common symptoms associated with menopause are hot flashes, restless sleep, night sweats, and potential bone loss. Women can also become emotional, and expressions of tearfulness or depression can be a result of the lack of estrogen. Read more »

The mere mention of menopause can bring images of hot flashes or mood changes in a lot of women. Most women, even men, think that menopause is just that – the manifestation of several irritating symptoms. However, menopause is actually a process in which the ovaries start to lessen the production of sex hormones progesterone and estrogen. And this difficult phase ends when a woman’s monthly period finally ceases. 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 »

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 »

There is always the question of whether or not vitamins work for relieving the symptoms of menopause? Because menopause is the transitional period for a woman’s body, the fertility system begins to shut down. Along with those changes, come a host of other symptoms. Read more »

Experiencing endometriosis after hysterectomy is a likely possibility, and is why treatments such as mirena may still be needed. This may come as a surprise to you, especially if you have been under the impression that a total hysterectomy (removal of the entire uterus, ovaries, and part or the entire cervix) can provide relief from the painful symptoms caused by endometriosis. Read more »

Anxiety isn’t the only menopause symptom. Menopause can also cause a slew of other emotional and physical symptoms including back pain and discomfort. The good news is that menopausal women who suffer from back problems are finding relief through chiropractic medicine. Read more »

A hot flash is not something that can easily be seen by an onlooker; you almost have to be the one under attack. A hot flash can be described as having an intense fever or the feeling you get after standing too long near a blazing fire. It’s an intense uncontrollable heat within a woman’s body that may last a few seconds or up to an hour. Some women have reported having a hot flash as often as every 90 minutes! Read more »