Category: Menopause

Menopause comes with various symptoms that can sometimes be severe. During menopause, ovarian failure leads to a decline in hormonal levels, the leading cause of most menopausal symptoms. After 12 consecutive months of no periods, a woman is confirmed to have gotten to menopause, and at this point, natural pregnancy is impossible. Some common menopausal Read more…

Also known as surgical menopause, hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the uterus. In most cases, menopause is natural. In the United States, the average menopausal age is 52. As the average woman gets to her mid-ages, the ovaries gradually lose the ability to produce eggs, leading to the inability to get pregnant naturally. While Read more…

Lymph, lymph nodes, and lymphatic vessels, are different components of the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system is a comprehensive organ system complementary to the immune and circulatory systems. The lymphatic system is connected to almost every body tissue and serves as a medium for the transportation and circulation of lymph throughout the body, just like Read more…

Many of us have heard of “high blood pressure.” Some of us even had to check our blood pressure this morning. And most of the time, it makes us uncomfortable to see those figures spike beyond the normal range. Human blood flows through the blood vessels within a certain pressure range to enable efficient perfusion. Read more…

Menopausal women who eat potassium-rich foods are less likely to die from menopausal symptoms than women who do not. Menopausal symptoms can be tough, excruciating, discomforting, and every other negative adjective in the dictionary. However, it doesn’t mean it cannot be managed or eradicated. The period of menopause introduces a woman to a new phase Read more…

Ovarian failure during menopause doesn’t only cause termination in childbearing ability. With ovarian failure, a typical woman becomes vulnerable to various complications that can sometimes be fatal. While menopause is not regarded as a disease, its symptoms have made many women see it as one. Generally, hot flashes are the most common symptoms experienced during Read more…

Your breasts will begin to change in size and shape during perimenopause – the years leading up to the cessation of menstruation. Additionally, you may notice that they are tender and achy at random periods. They could also be a little lumpier than they were before. You’ll need to know what’s natural, what isn’t, and Read more…

Menopause is the stage that signifies an end to your fertile years. Women usually start menopause in their mid-40s or early 50s. During these years, women pass through the perimenopause stage, characterized by discomfort and painful symptoms. Menopause is not a medical condition but a biological process women pass through at mid ages. However, it Read more…

As a husband to a menopausal woman, it’s somewhat understandable that you might be completely out of your depth with a partner undergoing menopause. Menopause may seem to you as an undesirable development that cannot be influenced and might even trigger your withdrawal from your partner. However, husbands must remember that women undergoing menopausal transitions Read more…

The thyroid gland produces a hormone – the thyroid hormone, which controls many bodily activities in humans, including burning calories and heartbeats. When the thyroid is diseased, it can make too much or too little of the thyroid hormone, which usually results in hyperactivity or constant tiredness, weight gain, or obvious weight loss – which Read more…

Bisphosphonates are drugs used to treat osteoporosis and other conditions related to the bone. Bisphosphonates can help menopausal women deal with this common problem owing to the increased risk of menopausal women developing osteoporosis. During menopause, the ovaries cease to produce eggs and, in most cases, hormones. As a woman approaches perimenopause, the functionality of Read more…

As you approach menopause, you’ll experience a whirlwind of menopausal symptoms, affecting your daily routine, diet, sleep patterns, and more. Symptoms like hot flashes, weight gain, chills, etc., will inevitably come during your menopausal phase. However, stress is a symptom that can remain with you even after menopause. According to 2010 research by Apa, women Read more…