What is menopause?
Menopause is defined as the stage in a woman's life that happens 12 months after your final menstrual period. After menopause, your body produces much less of the hormones estrogen and progesterone. Your ovaries stop releasing eggs and you can no longer become pregnant.
Uncomfortable symptoms may accompany menopause, but your women’s health provider has treatments and solutions that can make this transition easier.
It’s time to reclaim your menopause journey.
What are the symptoms of menopause?
Changing levels of estrogen and progesterone during the menopausal transition can cause a wide range of symptoms. Symptoms of menopause include:
- Anxiety, depression and mood changes
- Hot flashes
- Night sweats
- Irregular periods
- Memory problems and trouble focusing
- Sleep problems related to low levels of progesterone
- Urinary incontinence
- Vaginal atrophy (dryness and irritation)
When to see a doctor
Your women’s health specialist can help you manage many symptoms of menopause, so don’t feel like you need to handle this transition alone. If menopause symptoms negatively affect your daily life, schedule an appointment to talk about possible treatment options.
