What is it ?
Menopause is a condition that all women experience as they grow older and age. It signals the end of their menstrual period. The women go through many changes before and after menstruation stops. The average age of menopause is 51 years. Menopause can be 'induced' by surgical removal of the ovaries or by iatrogenic ablation of ovarian function by chemotherapy, radiotherapy or by treatment with gonadotrophin-releasing analogues .Population studies show that smoking and low socio-economic factors are linked with premature menopause.
Causes
This is a natural phenomenon and it is a process in which there is a gradual decline in the secretion of oestrogen and progesterone within the ovaries. But other factors can also influence the onset of menopause such as having a Hysterectomy, Chemotherapy and radiation therapy and Primary ovarian insufficiency.
Perimenopause:
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This therapy reduces the risk of Diabetes, osteoporosis and bowel cancer. Osteoporosis is the weakening of bones resulting in them to break more easily. HRT prevents further bone density loss, strengthens the bone and reduces the risk of fractures. Systemic hormone therapy ,using oestrogen ,which comes in pill, skin patch, gel, cream or spray form , is necessary for the treatment for relief of menopausal hot flashes and night sweats. Oestrogen can also ease vaginal symptoms of menopause, such as dryness, itching, burning and discomfort with intercourse. By reducing menopausal symptoms HRT improves your quality of life. This process maintains homeostasis because the patient is taking these synthetic hormones in the form of progestins and oestrogens which are “bio-identical” and so they replicate the functions of the original hormones that are no longer
Menopause is a condition that all women experience as they grow older and age. It signals the end of their menstrual period. The women go through many changes before and after menstruation stops. The average age of menopause is 51 years. Menopause can be 'induced' by surgical removal of the ovaries or by iatrogenic ablation of ovarian function by chemotherapy, radiotherapy or by treatment with gonadotrophin-releasing analogues .Population studies show that smoking and low socio-economic factors are linked with premature menopause.
Causes
This is a natural phenomenon and it is a process in which there is a gradual decline in the secretion of oestrogen and progesterone within the ovaries. But other factors can also influence the onset of menopause such as having a Hysterectomy, Chemotherapy and radiation therapy and Primary ovarian insufficiency.
Perimenopause:
Occurs a …show more content…
This therapy reduces the risk of Diabetes, osteoporosis and bowel cancer. Osteoporosis is the weakening of bones resulting in them to break more easily. HRT prevents further bone density loss, strengthens the bone and reduces the risk of fractures. Systemic hormone therapy ,using oestrogen ,which comes in pill, skin patch, gel, cream or spray form , is necessary for the treatment for relief of menopausal hot flashes and night sweats. Oestrogen can also ease vaginal symptoms of menopause, such as dryness, itching, burning and discomfort with intercourse. By reducing menopausal symptoms HRT improves your quality of life. This process maintains homeostasis because the patient is taking these synthetic hormones in the form of progestins and oestrogens which are “bio-identical” and so they replicate the functions of the original hormones that are no longer