Menopause

What is Menopause?

Menopause is the last monthly period of a woman’s life.
In reality, we experience menopause as a process of change marked by symptoms that vary from woman to woman.

Between the ages of 40 to 55 years old, the body goes through a natural evolution. A gradual decrease in the ovaries’ production of estrogen marks the transition from fertile, child-bearing years into a whole new stage of life.

Menopause is confirmed once a woman has not had a menstrual period for 12 consecutive months. At that point, her body has new post-menopausal needs.

Menopause symptoms

Every woman will experience the transition towards menopause in her own unique way. For some, it will be a gradual phase that is hardly noticeable. But for others, this process can be marked with severe symptoms that can impact quality of life.

Common menopause symptoms include:

Hot flashes Night sweats Mood swings Irritability Reduced libido Vaginal dryness Insomnia

Headaches Inability to Concentrate Anxiety and Depression Changes in Urinary Frequency

Early menopause

Women 40 and younger may reach menopause early due to an abnormal thyroid, lupus or other medical conditions. Women with a family history of early menopause, smokers, those who have undergone cancer treatments, or have had a hysterectomy or oophorectomy may also reach menopause early.

Our Transition Cycle

Reproductive Years Menstruation

High Estrogen levels peak with pregnancy

Perimenopause Irregular

Estrogen descends and fertility declines

Menopause Last Period

Estrogen
descended

Postmenopause Period Cessation

Estrogen descended

Horomonal Fluctuations

Every woman will experience the transition towards menopause in her own unique way.
For some, it will be a gradual phase that is hardly noticeable. But for others, this process can be marked with severe symptoms that can impact quality of life.