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Menopause

Menopause refers to the time in a woman’s life when menstruation ceases and the ovaries permanently stop releasing eggs

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Women are likely to experience menopause at any time between the ages of 40 and 58 (the average age is 51). It is considered complete when you have been without a period for a full year. A natural menopause is a gradual process but you may experience a range of symptoms that vary in severity, including hot flushes, night sweats and irritability.

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    • hot flushes and night sweats
    • mood swings, irritability and loss of concentration
    • skin of the vagina and supporting tissues of the pelvis becoming thinner and weaker
    • decrease in sex drive (libido)

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    A simple blood test can be performed to determine whether your ovaries have stopped working.

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    Your treatment options will depend on the severity of your symptoms. Your consultant may recommend a healthy diet, lifestyle changes and regular exercise. In other cases, they may recommend hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to reduce symptoms and protect you from longer-term health issues. HRT comes in many different forms and can be taken by tablet, a skin patch, an absorbable gel or sometimes by inserting a small implant.

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