Menopause
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What is Menopause
Menopause is the permanent end of menstrual cycles, caused by the loss of ovarian follicle activity and the resulting decline in ovarian hormone production, especially estrogen and progesterone. It is not a disease in itself but a normal biological transition in…
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Causes of Menopause
What causes menopause? In biological terms, menopause is caused by the depletion of ovarian follicle function and the resulting decline in estrogen and progesterone production, which ends regular ovulation and menstrual cycling. This transition is usually part of normal aging, but…
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Diagnosis of Menopause
Menopause is usually identified through a combination of clinical history, symptom pattern, and the timing of menstrual changes. In most cases, it is not diagnosed by a single definitive test. Instead, clinicians determine whether ovarian hormone production has declined to the…
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Treatment for Menopause
What treatments are used for menopause? The main treatments are hormone therapy, nonhormonal medications for specific symptoms, and supportive measures that address sleep, mood, bone health, and genitourinary changes. Menopause itself is a normal biological transition rather than a disease, but…
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Prevention of Menopause
Menopause is not a disease that can be fully prevented, because it is a normal biological transition that occurs when ovarian follicle function declines and estrogen production falls to a level that ends regular menstruation. In most people, this process is…
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FAQ about Menopause
This FAQ explains what menopause is, why it happens, how it is recognized, and what treatments can help. It also covers long-term health concerns, practical ways to reduce risk where possible, and a few less common questions people often ask. The…
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Symptoms of Menopause
The symptoms of menopause are the physical and functional changes that occur as ovarian hormone production declines and eventually stops. The most characteristic symptoms include hot flashes, night sweats, menstrual irregularity, vaginal dryness, sleep disruption, mood changes, reduced libido, and longer-term…