Menopause
Menopause marks the end of a womans menstrual cycles and fertility, typically occurring in midlife.
Symptoms
- Hot flashes
- Night sweats
- Mood changes
- Vaginal dryness
- Sleep problems
Causes
- Natural decline in reproductive hormones
- Surgical removal of ovaries
- Chemotherapy or radiation
Treatments
- Hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
- Lifestyle changes
- Non-hormonal medications
Prevention
- Healthy diet
- Regular exercise
- Avoiding smoking