Menopause - Causes
Last Updated on Tuesday, 27 July 2010 23:36
Menopause Causes
Menopause marks the stopping of the activity of the ovaries, resulting in a decrease in the female hormones, estrogen and progesterone.
Reduced levels of these hormones in the bloodstream produce the symptoms of menopause.
Complications of Menopause
If you are approaching menopause, it is important for you to be aware of chronic conditions that may affect postmenopausal women. These include:
Osteoporosis: Bone density falls rapidly in postmenopausal women, increasing the risk of fractures
Heart diseases: The falling estrogen levels predispose a postmenopausal woman to heart diseases.
Urinary incontinence: Loss in the elasticity of the urethra may result in involuntary loss of urine or stress incontinence.
Weight gain: Many women complain of weight gain after menopause.
Your doctor can prescribe simple lifestyle changes as well as supplements to help you deal with most of these conditions.
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