5 things everyone should know about menopause

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Over half of the global women population go through menopause in their lifetimes, yet, many still know little or nothing about it.

This is largely due to social and educational barriers to accessing relevant information, but one expert says there are some basics about menopause and a lot to gain by an informed world.

As reported by Medical World Today, experts say menopause affects everyone with a uterus and this is not being taught in any school.

They say menopause symptoms — such as hot flashes and chronic insomnia — can affect a person’s quality of life in unexpected and sometimes severe ways.

Here are five key facts about menopause:

1. **Natural Biological Process:** Menopause is a natural part of aging for women, typically occurring between the ages of 45 and 55. It marks the end of menstrual cycles and reproductive years.

2. **Symptoms Vary:** Common symptoms include hot flashes, night sweats, mood changes, and sleep disturbances. However, the intensity and duration of these symptoms can vary greatly from woman to woman.

3. **Hormonal Changes:** Menopause results from a decline in estrogen and progesterone production by the ovaries. This hormonal shift can affect various body systems, leading to symptoms like bone density loss and increased cardiovascular risk.

4. **Diagnosis:** Menopause is diagnosed after 12 consecutive months without a menstrual period. Blood tests measuring hormone levels can also aid in confirming menopause.

5. **Management Options:** Various treatments can help manage menopause symptoms, including hormone replacement therapy (HRT), lifestyle changes (like diet and exercise), and alternative therapies such as acupuncture and herbal supplements.

*Curled from Medical World Today