Menopause

What is Menopause?

Menopause marks the first anniversary of a women’s last period (Hello, period-free months for life!)

It is a sign that her ovaries have stopped producing eggs, and she’s now in the next innings of her life!

Menopause usually occurs when a woman is between 40 and 50 yrs, with 51yrs being the average age.

What are the stages of Menopause?

• Perimenopause
  This phase prepares your body for menopause.
  You will experience changing hormone levels and get your periods! (So, you can still get pregnant!)
  This phase usually begins 8-10 yrs before you hit menopause.
  
• Menopause
  This is usually a day that marks the first anniversary of your last menstrual period.
  Most women who achieve menopause are over the age of 50 years.
  Contrary to the popular belief that menopause is a day, it is indeed a phase.
  Your menopausal symptoms may be at its peak.
  
• Postmenopause
  No More periods for good.
  You can no longer get pregnant.
  Hormonal levels are minimal but have stabilised.
  Menopausal symptoms become less prominent.

“Menopause is more than just hot flashes. It goes beyond that. It has an impact on every aspect of a women's life”

Symptoms of Menopause

• Perimenopause
  • Age 40
  • Brain Fog
  • Unusual Period
  • Mood Swings
  • Anxiety or Depression
  • Facial Hair growth
    
• Menopause
  • Age 50
  • Hot Flashes
  • Disruption of sleep
  • Brain Fog
  • Night Sweats
  • Joint Pain
    
• Postmenopause
  • Age 60
  • Vaginal Dryness
  • Urinary Issues
  • Sexual Pain
  • Brain Fog

“30% of women stated they missed work due to menopausal symptoms”

“Most women take about 32 weeks of leave from work to deal with menopause, while thousands of others quite their jobs. The reason? Plain ignorance!”

Treatment for Menopause

• Hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
• Medications to treat specific menopause symptoms like vaginal dryness, hair loss.
• Lifestyle changes
• Home remedies and alternative therapies.