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| Basic Facts on Menopause |
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| Wednesday, 02 July 2008 | |
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Also called Change of life, Menopause is the time in a woman's life when her period stops. It usually occurs naturally, most often after age 45. Menopause happens because the woman's Ovary stops producing the Hormones Estrogen and Progesterone.
A woman has reached menopause when she has not had a period for one year. Changes and symptoms can start several years earlier. They include
Menopause is not a disorder. Most women do not need treatment for it. However, if symptoms are severe, medicines may help. After menopause, women are more vulnerable to bone loss and Heart Disease. Exercise and eating right can help keep women healthy as they age. Try these links from to find out more:
Copyright MedlinePlus, part of the National Institutes of Health. The primary NIH organization for research on Menopause is the National Institute on Aging
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| Last Updated ( Saturday, 27 September 2008 ) |
