Menopause is the time in a woman's life when her periods naturally no longer occur. This eMedTV article offers an overview of menopause, including information about menopausal symptoms, early menopause, and the average age at which menopause occurs.
Possible symptoms of menopause include changes in your period, vaginal dryness, and hot flashes. This eMedTV Web page describes several of the potential symptoms of menopause in detail, including body changes and mood problems that may occur.
Hot flashes are sudden feelings of heat that most often affect the upper part of the body. This eMedTV segment describes hot flashes in detail and provides suggestions for dealing with these episodes, which are often associated with menopause.
Menopause treatment may include coping strategies (such as eating right) and hormone replacement therapy. This eMedTV resource discusses treatments for menopause (including natural remedies) and contains links to additional information.
As discussed in this eMedTV segment, acupuncture and herbal supplements (such as red clover) are some of the things women try when seeking natural menopause relief. This article also looks at the use of dietary soy for menopause relief.
A healthcare provider may recommend hormone replacement therapy to women with menopausal symptoms. This eMedTV article discusses the benefits, risks, and side effects associated with taking hormone replacement therapy.
Natural hormone replacement therapy may involve phytoestrogens and bioidentical products. However, as this eMedTV article explains, the effectiveness of these and other such "natural" therapies has not yet been proven.
Temporary menopause may be the result of cancer treatment, ovarian failure, or certain medications. This eMedTV Web page explains how medications can lower the amount of hormones in the body, leading to temporary menopause.
Premature menopause is defined as menopause that occurs before age 40. This section of the eMedTV Web site discusses possible causes of premature menopause and describes blood tests that may be used in its diagnosis.
The post menopause period of a woman's life begins when she has not had her period for 12 straight months. This eMedTV Web page provides tips for staying healthy post menopause and discusses health concerns such as bone loss and heart disease.
The average age of menopause today is 51, which is an increase from where it was 100 years ago. This page of the eMedTV Web site provides an overview of the average age of menopause -- both then and now.
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