Menopause hits every woman sooner or later. There are various symptoms that cause discomfort, but not everyone develops them or suffers from them to the same extent.
The majority of women reach menopause between the ages of 40 and 45, so called because a hormonal change takes place in the body. With the onset of menopause, the ovaries gradually stop producing hormones, which leads to hormone fluctuations and ovulation stops noticeably. The menopause begins with the last ovulation, the menstrual period stops and no more egg cells can mature. The body now reduces the production of female sex hormones, especially progesterone at the beginning of the menopause. The body often shows the drop in progesterone levels and the proportionately higher proportion of estrogen in the form of a feeling of tension in the breasts or increased water retention.
As the menopause progresses, there is also a hormone deficiency of estrogen, which results in many symptoms. The most common symptoms are hot flashes, insomnia, night sweats, depressive moods and palpitations or tachycardia. Menopause and the associated changes in hormones also have health consequences for the bones. The risk of osteoporosis is significantly increased for women going through the menopause. The administration of hormones as part of hormone replacement therapy can counteract bone loss.
This article only contains general information on the respective health topic and is therefore not intended for self-diagnosis, treatment or medication. In no way does it replace a visit to the doctor. Unfortunately, our editorial team cannot answer individual questions about clinical pictures.
This article only contains general information on the respective health topic and is therefore not intended for self-diagnosis, treatment or medication. In no way does it replace a visit to the doctor. Unfortunately, our editorial team cannot answer individual questions about clinical pictures.
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