Menopause is a normal process in which your reproductive ability comes to an end. This process happens gradually over a span of months to years, usually between the ages of 48 to 55 years old. Menopause is complete when you have missed 12 consecutive menstrual periods.
It is important to talk with your health care provider about some of the most common conditions that affect postmenopausal women, such as heart disease, diabetes, and bone loss (osteoporosis). Adopting a healthy lifestyle and getting preventive care can help promote your health and wellness, and lower your chances of developing some of these common conditions.
WHAT SHOULD I KNOW ABOUT MENOPAUSE?
During menopause, you may experience a number of symptoms, such as:
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Hormone replacement carries certain risks, especially as you get older. If you are thinking about using estrogen or estrogen with progestin treatments, discuss the benefits and risks with your health care provider.
WHAT SHOULD I KNOW ABOUT HEART DISEASE AND STROKE?
Heart disease, heart attack, and stroke become more likely as you age. This may be due, in part, to the hormonal changes your body experiences during menopause. This can change how your body processes dietary fats, triglycerides and cholesterol. Both heart attack and stroke are medical emergencies. There are many things you can to do help prevent heart disease and stroke:
• Have your blood pressure checked at least every 1–2 years. High blood pressure causes heart disease and increases the risk of stroke.
• If you are between 55-79 years old, ask your health care provider if you should take aspirin to prevent a heart attack or strokes.
• Do not use any tobacco products, including cigarettes, chewing tobacco, or electronic cigarettes. If you need help quitting, ask your health care provider.
• It is important to eat a healthy diet and maintain a healthy
It is important to talk with your health care provider about some of the most common conditions that affect postmenopausal women, such as heart disease, diabetes, and bone loss (osteoporosis). Adopting a healthy lifestyle and getting preventive care can help promote your health and wellness, and lower your chances of developing some of these common conditions.
WHAT SHOULD I KNOW ABOUT MENOPAUSE?
During menopause, you may experience a number of symptoms, such as:
• Moderate …show more content…
Hormone replacement carries certain risks, especially as you get older. If you are thinking about using estrogen or estrogen with progestin treatments, discuss the benefits and risks with your health care provider.
WHAT SHOULD I KNOW ABOUT HEART DISEASE AND STROKE?
Heart disease, heart attack, and stroke become more likely as you age. This may be due, in part, to the hormonal changes your body experiences during menopause. This can change how your body processes dietary fats, triglycerides and cholesterol. Both heart attack and stroke are medical emergencies. There are many things you can to do help prevent heart disease and stroke:
• Have your blood pressure checked at least every 1–2 years. High blood pressure causes heart disease and increases the risk of stroke.
• If you are between 55-79 years old, ask your health care provider if you should take aspirin to prevent a heart attack or strokes.
• Do not use any tobacco products, including cigarettes, chewing tobacco, or electronic cigarettes. If you need help quitting, ask your health care provider.
• It is important to eat a healthy diet and maintain a healthy