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\u00a9 LTS Lohmann Therapy-Systems Corp<\/p><\/div>\n

Much has been written and theorised about a woman’s middle years, as a result, many women look forward to this part of their lives with mixed feelings.<\/p>\n

There are, in fact, many phenomena associated\u00a0with menopause that are viewed negatively: mood swings, weight gain, reduced libido, sleep issues, hair loss, and the infamous hot flushes. This may sound alarming, but it does not\u00a0mean that you can no longer enjoy life. In fact, it may actually mean that a new phase of one`s life – a more independent one – is just beginning.<\/p>\n

Facts About Menopause<\/h2>\n

The last spontaneous menstrual period\u00a0of a woman and hence the end of her “fertility” is\u00a0called menopause. The name may be misleading, as this is not a \u201cpause\u201d, but rather the cessation of the\u00a0menstrual cycle. It is brought about\u00a0by hormonal changes, such as reduced estrogen production.<\/p>\n

The years preceding and after menopause are called climacteric or “the change of life.” Climacteric\u00a0comes from\u00a0Greek and means “rung of a ladder” or\u00a0“critical point in life.” Unfortunately, the reasons for calling it “critical” are not clear, but “rung of a ladder” is\u00a0a nice metaphor. Menopause will usually start at some point between ages 40 and 55. By age 58 most women will have completed this phase of life.<\/p>\n

Menopause is considered confirmed if a woman under the age of 50 has not menstruated for two years or, if\u00a0a woman above 50 years of age has not menstruated\u00a0for one year.<\/p>\n

How Do Women Experience Menopause<\/h2>\n

We now know that<\/p>\n