For 5 to 10% of women in the reproductive stages in their life, polycystic ovarian syndrome threatens to devastate their future. While no one knows for sure what causes it, the signs and symptoms are obvious to professionals and patients alike. PCOS affects patients inside and out, leaving these women struggling with more than finding treatments that work.
Skin Issues
One of the first things PCOS sufferers discover is their skin begins to change. Their once creamy skin disappears almost before their very eyes, leaving behind areas of discoloration similar to that of age spots. Acne breakouts also appear, getting worse, and getting better, but never going away completely. These symptoms lower the victim's self-esteem. Polycystic ovarian syndrome adds to an already damaged self image because of the constant pain and women's health issues.
Hormonal Problems
Hormones aren't noticeable until they become imbalanced. Once this occurs, the symptoms begin to dominate the patient's daily life. Menstrual periods become unpredictable and may even disappear for months at a time. These women never know when it will show up, or how long it will last.
PCOS has a high infertility rate. For many, this problem becomes a troubling issue that works its way between couples. Polycystic ovarian syndrome sufferers become depressed because they are unable to do 'what they were meant to do' in their eyes. Many complain of feeling less than a woman because of it.
Hair growth greatly declines with the onset of PCOS. Victims find the hair on their scalp falls out at a faster rate than it grows in, leaving them with thinning hair that rarely comes back on its own. Unwanted hair doesn't fall out. Instead, it grows profusely in places that are not so nice and are difficult to eliminate.
Weight Control
PCOS sufferers have difficulty controlling their weight. In fact, approximately half of those diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome are obese, particularly around their midsection. In addition to further harming their self-esteem, the extra pounds make life difficult in general as well as increasing their risk of other serious conditions including high cholesterol, high blood pressure, heart problems, and diabetes. Recent study on extra fat stores in the abdomen suggests that the rate of heart attacks is particularly high.
Endometrial Cancer
Because this condition causes irregular menstruation, the risk of endometrial cancer rises sharply. This is a curable form, but approximately 7,000 women still lose their life to it every year. It isn't picked up through a regular PAP smear. Many times, the reason is that they ignore the symptoms until it is too late, or they fail to receive a diagnosis in time.
Experts have yet to discover a cure for polycystic ovarian syndrome, even though studies are ongoing. Sufferers can only search for treatments that ease the symptoms, and visit their doctor regularly to keep track of others. Some patients also find that simple lifestyle changes are enough to control some of these problems. The most important thing is to ask questions, and seek help from a medical professional if you notice things that aren't right.
About the Author
Christine O'Kelly is an author for the polycystic ovarian syndrome research group from the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. They are currently involved in numerous research studies on PCOS. Visit them online for more information about this syndrome, or to volunteer for their current trials.
1/16/2009
Early Menopause Symptoms or Pre Menopause Symptoms
Menopause or 'change of life' occurs in most women around the age of fifty. It is a natural process the woman's body goes through whereby the monthly cycle of ovulation comes to an end. Although age fifty is the normal age, there are some women who go through menopause in their fortys or even earlier.
Menopause basically means a women stops her menses or menstrual flow. It's a time of change and while the symptoms associated with it can be uncomfortable, research indicates women who embrace this as a new beginning in their lives tend to have a better mental disposition and thus, handle it much better.
Menopause has a series of symptoms through which the woman is made aware of the fact that this period is approaching. Because menopause is closely related to all sorts of hormonal activity, its symptoms differ from person to person. You will hardly find two women who will report the exact menopause symptoms.
During this time, you may experience irregular periods. Bleeding may become heavier or you may have 'spotting' in between periods and after intercourse. Hormone levels are changing and this may cause such events as hot flashes or night sweats (night time hot flashes). Vaginal dryness, depression, fatigue and mood swings might also happen. You may have headaches, a reduced sex drive, weight gain or incontinence among other symptoms. These symptoms can be present to a greater or lesser degree and may determine the type of treatment you might require.
There are certain early menopause symptoms that you will notice and these could occur in a greater or even lesser degree depending on your individual case, and if you are lucky, you could escape with just the barest symptoms, though in other instances the symptoms could be pretty severe causing a lot of distress and anxiety to the affected person.
Every woman knows mostly what to expect of during her midlife when menopause is set to occur. But some women are taken by surprise when they observe these symptoms way before that age, around their 40s. In fact, almost 4 million of American women suffer from early menopause and their reproductive system begins to stop producing eggs around the age of 40.
Women going through menopause may experience a number of emotional symptoms. These include irritability, depression, anxiety, fatigue, lowered motivation and tension. While these emotional symptoms are a normal part of menopause, they may also be found in a variety of other conditions. It is best to consult a doctor if emotions are getting in the way of normal daily activities.
One of the earliest signs and symptoms of Menopause is menstrual irregularities. The effect may be varied depending on the person. There are some who will have decreased flow while others will skip their periods in some months. So don't be surprised if you suddenly miss your monthly flow for four consecutive months.
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Read about Natural Remedies. Also read about Menopause Support and Menopause Supplements
Menopause basically means a women stops her menses or menstrual flow. It's a time of change and while the symptoms associated with it can be uncomfortable, research indicates women who embrace this as a new beginning in their lives tend to have a better mental disposition and thus, handle it much better.
Menopause has a series of symptoms through which the woman is made aware of the fact that this period is approaching. Because menopause is closely related to all sorts of hormonal activity, its symptoms differ from person to person. You will hardly find two women who will report the exact menopause symptoms.
During this time, you may experience irregular periods. Bleeding may become heavier or you may have 'spotting' in between periods and after intercourse. Hormone levels are changing and this may cause such events as hot flashes or night sweats (night time hot flashes). Vaginal dryness, depression, fatigue and mood swings might also happen. You may have headaches, a reduced sex drive, weight gain or incontinence among other symptoms. These symptoms can be present to a greater or lesser degree and may determine the type of treatment you might require.
There are certain early menopause symptoms that you will notice and these could occur in a greater or even lesser degree depending on your individual case, and if you are lucky, you could escape with just the barest symptoms, though in other instances the symptoms could be pretty severe causing a lot of distress and anxiety to the affected person.
Every woman knows mostly what to expect of during her midlife when menopause is set to occur. But some women are taken by surprise when they observe these symptoms way before that age, around their 40s. In fact, almost 4 million of American women suffer from early menopause and their reproductive system begins to stop producing eggs around the age of 40.
Women going through menopause may experience a number of emotional symptoms. These include irritability, depression, anxiety, fatigue, lowered motivation and tension. While these emotional symptoms are a normal part of menopause, they may also be found in a variety of other conditions. It is best to consult a doctor if emotions are getting in the way of normal daily activities.
One of the earliest signs and symptoms of Menopause is menstrual irregularities. The effect may be varied depending on the person. There are some who will have decreased flow while others will skip their periods in some months. So don't be surprised if you suddenly miss your monthly flow for four consecutive months.
About the Author
Read about Natural Remedies. Also read about Menopause Support and Menopause Supplements
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How to reduce Fallopian Tube Blockage
When I was younger, I've always dreamed of having a child of my own. I will give that child all the love and care that I know. But what if I have a problem with my fallopian tube? It is vital in the process of pregnancy. Fertilization happens in the woman's fallopian tubes, not in her vagina or uterus. Fallopian tube blockage is usually caused by scar tissue or by collection of fluid in the tubes. This can be treated in many different ways. But if don't like the idea of hysterosalpingogram (HSG) or have a laparoscopy done, this will be very useful information for you.
With the help of natural herbal remedies, even someone suffering from fallopian tube blockage can conceive. I speak from personal experience when I say that using my 7-step process you too can become pregnant. This process is based on a collection of ancient Chinese techniques.
Herbal Tampons and Douches - Herbal tampons are enriched in active plant chemicals and various other nutrients which not only help soften scar tissue but also adhesions in fallopian tubes. They are meant to be used after menstruation and before ovulation.
Chinese Fertility Massage Methods - I supply all of my clients with a DVD which demonstrates the techniques of massage which are used to treat the reproductive system, loosening fallopian tube adhesions and improving blood flow to the ovaries, fallopian tubes and uterus.
Herbal Supplements- when the fallopian tubes are damaged or a woman is experiencing infertility caused by inflammation of the pelvic organs or infection there are way to help heal them. A woman can take a mixture of organic herbs in capsule form that will give her body the nutrients needed to heal her fallopian tubes.
Fertility yoga - helps by boosting the amount of blood, oxygen and nutrients a woman's reproductive organs are receiving so they can revitalize their reproductive organs. I help my clients to do this by having them do yoga while wearing an herbal tampon. Each woman gets to keep a copy of the DVD to assist them.
Stress - one thing that causes infertility appears to be stress. So try listening to a compact disk you like or one that specially designed for profound relaxation. This will eliminate your stress and your fertility will improve.
Body Cleansing - a hostile environment is provided by a toxic body, which prevents conception from taking place. The toxins adversely affect the fallopian tubes in women and a 28-day detox regime can get rid of these toxins and help the body heal itself thereby increasing your chances of conceiving.
Nutritional Supplements- Vitamins and minerals we get from our food are easier to digest and absorb. They also provide the body with all the essential nutrients that are needed to repair damaged tissues. So that ways they really help in protecting and maintaining the delicate membranes of the fallopian tubes.
Following each of the seven guidelines is a reliable method for becoming pregnant, even if you have fallopian tube blockage. Learn much more regarding the seven-step plan for removing the blockages from your fallopian tubes and natural conception by visiting http://blockedfallopiantubes.com/fallopian-tube-blockage/
The happiness that my child brings me is incomparable. My family completes my being. What I just shared with you can help you achieve the joys of motherhood. You don't have to undergo a terrifying process now that you have this knowledge.
About the Author
Blake Fox writes regularly about health related topics. I hope you enjoy this article.
With the help of natural herbal remedies, even someone suffering from fallopian tube blockage can conceive. I speak from personal experience when I say that using my 7-step process you too can become pregnant. This process is based on a collection of ancient Chinese techniques.
Herbal Tampons and Douches - Herbal tampons are enriched in active plant chemicals and various other nutrients which not only help soften scar tissue but also adhesions in fallopian tubes. They are meant to be used after menstruation and before ovulation.
Chinese Fertility Massage Methods - I supply all of my clients with a DVD which demonstrates the techniques of massage which are used to treat the reproductive system, loosening fallopian tube adhesions and improving blood flow to the ovaries, fallopian tubes and uterus.
Herbal Supplements- when the fallopian tubes are damaged or a woman is experiencing infertility caused by inflammation of the pelvic organs or infection there are way to help heal them. A woman can take a mixture of organic herbs in capsule form that will give her body the nutrients needed to heal her fallopian tubes.
Fertility yoga - helps by boosting the amount of blood, oxygen and nutrients a woman's reproductive organs are receiving so they can revitalize their reproductive organs. I help my clients to do this by having them do yoga while wearing an herbal tampon. Each woman gets to keep a copy of the DVD to assist them.
Stress - one thing that causes infertility appears to be stress. So try listening to a compact disk you like or one that specially designed for profound relaxation. This will eliminate your stress and your fertility will improve.
Body Cleansing - a hostile environment is provided by a toxic body, which prevents conception from taking place. The toxins adversely affect the fallopian tubes in women and a 28-day detox regime can get rid of these toxins and help the body heal itself thereby increasing your chances of conceiving.
Nutritional Supplements- Vitamins and minerals we get from our food are easier to digest and absorb. They also provide the body with all the essential nutrients that are needed to repair damaged tissues. So that ways they really help in protecting and maintaining the delicate membranes of the fallopian tubes.
Following each of the seven guidelines is a reliable method for becoming pregnant, even if you have fallopian tube blockage. Learn much more regarding the seven-step plan for removing the blockages from your fallopian tubes and natural conception by visiting http://blockedfallopiantubes.com/fallopian-tube-blockage/
The happiness that my child brings me is incomparable. My family completes my being. What I just shared with you can help you achieve the joys of motherhood. You don't have to undergo a terrifying process now that you have this knowledge.
About the Author
Blake Fox writes regularly about health related topics. I hope you enjoy this article.
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1/12/2009
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome or Womens Health.
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Woman's Guide to Identifying & Managing PCOS
Author: Dr John Eden
Addressing the common, but often undiagnosed, hormonal condition of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), this medical guide gives women the confidence to ask their doctors the right questions and make informed choices. In easy-to-understand language, the latest advice about managing PCOS is offered to the one in four women with polycystic ovaries and the seven out of 100 of this group who suffer the effects of PCOS. The symptoms, including acne, excess hair, weight problems, and irregular menstruation are outlined. Such questions as What causes PCOS? How do hormones work? How is PCOS different from simply having polycystic ovaries? Does PCOS necessarily lead to infertility? How is it treated? and What is the connection between PCOS and diabetes? are answered. Case studies and the latest research for patients, pharmacists, doctors, and other health professionals are included.
Library Journal
Reproductive endocrinologist Eden (director, Sydney Menopause Ctr., Royal Hosp. for Women) has written a much-needed reference on polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Approximately one in four women of reproductive age has polycystic ovaries (PCO), in which follicles (cysts) form around the ovaries in a pearl necklace pattern. While the vast majority of these women do not have the additional symptoms that constitute PCOS-e.g., excessive body hair, acne, irregular menstruation, hair loss, and fertility and weight problems-PCOS is very much an underdiagnosed disorder. Eden stresses the importance of further testing for women with PCO to determine whether the condition is in fact part of a larger picture of PCOS; he provides clear explanations and treatment possibilities and dispels myths associated with the syndrome. Although much is still unknown about PCOS, Eden emphasizes that there have been significant advances during the past 20 years, primarily via evidence-based medicine protocols. This is the latest of several recent contributions to the lay literature on PCOS, which includes Colette Harris's PCOS and Your Fertility and Milton Hammerly and Cheryl Kimball's What To Do When the Doctor Says It's PCOS. Compared with these, Eden's book is up-to-date; its more comprehensive approach doesn't stress alternative/complementary treatments or focus on the fertility problems associated with PCOS. Recommended for all consumer health collections.-Linda M.G. Katz, Drexel Univ. Health Sciences Libs., Philadelphia Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.
Author: Dr John Eden
Addressing the common, but often undiagnosed, hormonal condition of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), this medical guide gives women the confidence to ask their doctors the right questions and make informed choices. In easy-to-understand language, the latest advice about managing PCOS is offered to the one in four women with polycystic ovaries and the seven out of 100 of this group who suffer the effects of PCOS. The symptoms, including acne, excess hair, weight problems, and irregular menstruation are outlined. Such questions as What causes PCOS? How do hormones work? How is PCOS different from simply having polycystic ovaries? Does PCOS necessarily lead to infertility? How is it treated? and What is the connection between PCOS and diabetes? are answered. Case studies and the latest research for patients, pharmacists, doctors, and other health professionals are included.
Library Journal
Reproductive endocrinologist Eden (director, Sydney Menopause Ctr., Royal Hosp. for Women) has written a much-needed reference on polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Approximately one in four women of reproductive age has polycystic ovaries (PCO), in which follicles (cysts) form around the ovaries in a pearl necklace pattern. While the vast majority of these women do not have the additional symptoms that constitute PCOS-e.g., excessive body hair, acne, irregular menstruation, hair loss, and fertility and weight problems-PCOS is very much an underdiagnosed disorder. Eden stresses the importance of further testing for women with PCO to determine whether the condition is in fact part of a larger picture of PCOS; he provides clear explanations and treatment possibilities and dispels myths associated with the syndrome. Although much is still unknown about PCOS, Eden emphasizes that there have been significant advances during the past 20 years, primarily via evidence-based medicine protocols. This is the latest of several recent contributions to the lay literature on PCOS, which includes Colette Harris's PCOS and Your Fertility and Milton Hammerly and Cheryl Kimball's What To Do When the Doctor Says It's PCOS. Compared with these, Eden's book is up-to-date; its more comprehensive approach doesn't stress alternative/complementary treatments or focus on the fertility problems associated with PCOS. Recommended for all consumer health collections.-Linda M.G. Katz, Drexel Univ. Health Sciences Libs., Philadelphia Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.
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What is Unilateral Oophorectomy?
As we mentioned in previous articles during the last stage of the menstrual cycle normally a layer of endometriosis lining in the inside of the uterus is expelled, known as menstruation blood but instead some of the endometriosis tissues grow somewhere in the body causing endometriosis. Endometriosis also reacts to hormonal signals of the monthly menstrual cycle, building up tissue, breaking it, and eliminating it through the menstrual period. If endomatrial cancer tissues found in one of the ovary, you doctor may suggest Unilateral oophorectomy to have one or both ovaries removed . In this article, we will discuss what is unilateral oophorectomy?
I. Definition Unilateral oophorectomy is a medical procedure to have one ovary removed, if cancer or endometriosis cancerous cells are found inside in one of the ovary. After unilateral oophorectomy, the woman will continue to have menstrual cycle and can become pregnant.
II. How it work General anesthesia is needed and the oreation is done in the hospital. a) Normally, Unilateral oophorectomy is done with a laparoscopic procedure as we mentioned in previous article. Laparoscope is a thin tube containing a tiny lens and light that inserts through a small incision in the navel with a camera on the other end that allows your doctor to see the abdominal cavity on a video monitor. After the ovary is detached, it is removed though a small incision at the top of the vagina. b) Vertical incisions Vertical incisions give the doctor better view of of the abdominal cavity but it will leave some notable scar. If cancer is detected, a vertical abdominal incision is needed. After the incision the ovary is removed c) Horizontal incision If the ovary is removed by horizontal incisions it will leave a less notable scar.
III. Risk and side effects a) Heavy blood loss caused by medical instrument used during surgery. b) Heaving bleeding during or after operation c) Infection of the incision area, may be caused by bacteria or medical instruments. d) Needed to stay to hospital for 2 - 5 days e) Time to recover is longer. It may take 3- 6 weeks to return to normal activity.
IV. Other medical term a) Bilateral oophorectomy Both ovaries are removed b) Unilateral salpingo-oophorectomy Remove one Fallopian tube and one ovary in the same side c) Bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy Remove both Fallopian tubes and ovaries
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I hope this information will help. If you need more information or insurance advices, please follow my article series of the above subject at my home page at: http://medicaladvisorjournals.blogspot.com http://lifeanddisabitityinsuranceunderwriter.blogspot.com/
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All rights reserved. Any reproducing of this article must have the author name and all the links intact. "Let Take Care Your Health, Your Health Will Take Care You" Kyle J. Norton I have been studying natural remedies for disease prevention for over 20 years and working as a financial consultant since 1990. Master degree in Mathematics, teaching and tutoring math at colleges and universities before joining insurance industries.
I. Definition Unilateral oophorectomy is a medical procedure to have one ovary removed, if cancer or endometriosis cancerous cells are found inside in one of the ovary. After unilateral oophorectomy, the woman will continue to have menstrual cycle and can become pregnant.
II. How it work General anesthesia is needed and the oreation is done in the hospital. a) Normally, Unilateral oophorectomy is done with a laparoscopic procedure as we mentioned in previous article. Laparoscope is a thin tube containing a tiny lens and light that inserts through a small incision in the navel with a camera on the other end that allows your doctor to see the abdominal cavity on a video monitor. After the ovary is detached, it is removed though a small incision at the top of the vagina. b) Vertical incisions Vertical incisions give the doctor better view of of the abdominal cavity but it will leave some notable scar. If cancer is detected, a vertical abdominal incision is needed. After the incision the ovary is removed c) Horizontal incision If the ovary is removed by horizontal incisions it will leave a less notable scar.
III. Risk and side effects a) Heavy blood loss caused by medical instrument used during surgery. b) Heaving bleeding during or after operation c) Infection of the incision area, may be caused by bacteria or medical instruments. d) Needed to stay to hospital for 2 - 5 days e) Time to recover is longer. It may take 3- 6 weeks to return to normal activity.
IV. Other medical term a) Bilateral oophorectomy Both ovaries are removed b) Unilateral salpingo-oophorectomy Remove one Fallopian tube and one ovary in the same side c) Bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy Remove both Fallopian tubes and ovaries
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I hope this information will help. If you need more information or insurance advices, please follow my article series of the above subject at my home page at: http://medicaladvisorjournals.blogspot.com http://lifeanddisabitityinsuranceunderwriter.blogspot.com/
About the Author
All rights reserved. Any reproducing of this article must have the author name and all the links intact. "Let Take Care Your Health, Your Health Will Take Care You" Kyle J. Norton I have been studying natural remedies for disease prevention for over 20 years and working as a financial consultant since 1990. Master degree in Mathematics, teaching and tutoring math at colleges and universities before joining insurance industries.
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MENOPAUSE (by Perpetua)
MENOPAUSE IS CURABLE
DESCRIPTION Menopause have been viewed as the cessation of monthly periods. Thus marks the end of a woman's fertility. It is a natural biological process. Hence, the physical and emotional symptoms that comes with menopause can disturb your sleep, rip off your energy and can trigger feelings of sadness directly or indirectly.
Hormonal changes is responsible for the physical symptoms of menopause, Approaching menopause doesn't mean that you are of no use; you still have as much as half your life to live. Also, menopause will not snuff out your femininity and sexuality. In fact, you may be one of the many women who find it liberating to stop worrying about pregnancy and periods just like me. More importantly, even though menopause is not an illness, do not hesitate to get treatment if symptoms are severe. Many treatments are available, from lifestyle adjustments to hormone therapy.
SYMPTOMS Some of the menopausal signs and symptoms include; Irregular periods, decreased fertility, Vaginal dryness, hot flashes, Sleep disruption, swings in mood, increased abdominal fat , loss of breast fullness, thinning of hair.
CAUSES OF MENOPAUSE
Menopause is as a result gradual failure of ovaries. Ovaries start aking less estrogen and progesterone, the hormones that regulate menstruation. The process gets under way in your late 30s. By that time, fewer potential eggs are ripening in your each month, and less predictable ovulation. Also, the post-ovulation surge in progesterone -- the hormone that prepares your body for pregnancy -- becomes less dramatic. Your fertility declines, perhaps partially due to these hormonal effects. Menopausal changes are more pronounced in your 40s, as are changes in your menstrual pattern. Your periods may become longer or shorter, heavier or lighter, and more or less frequent. Eventually, your ovaries shut down and you have no more periods. It's possible, but very unusual, to menstruate every month right up to your last period. You're much more likely, though, to have a gradual tapering off.
TREATMENT AND DRUGS
Symptoms associated with menopause can be prevented relatively easily by hormone replacement therapy (HRT) in which estrogen is taken either in pill form or by implants below the skin. Hormone replacement therapy goes a long way to reduce the rate at which calcium is lost from the bones slowing it down to roughly the same as in men. This causes menopausal hot flashes. In UK, 80% of female in the relevant age group use the hormone replacement therapy in treating menopause symptoms.
Low-dose antidepressants. Venlafaxine (Effexor), an antidepressant related to the class of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), has been shown to decrease menopausal hot flashes. Other SSRIs can be helpful, including fluoxetine (Prozac, Sarafem), paroxetine (Paxil, others), citalopram (Celexa) and sertraline (Zoloft). Gabapentin (Neurontin). This drug is approved to treat seizures, but it also has been shown to significantly reduce hot flashes. Clonidine (Catapres, others). Clonidine, a pill or patch typically used to treat high blood pressure, may significantly reduce the frequency of hot flashes, but unpleasant side effects are common.
Bisphosphonates. Doctors may recommend these nonhormonal medications, which include alendronate (Fosamax), risedronate (Actonel) and ibandronate (Boniva), to prevent or treat osteoporosis. These medications effectively reduce both bone loss and your risk of fractures and have replaced estrogen as the main treatment for osteoporosis in women. Selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs). SERMs are a group of drugs that includes raloxifene (Evista). Raloxifene mimics estrogen's beneficial effects on bone density in postmenopausal women, without some of the risks associated with estrogen. Vaginal estrogen. To relieve vaginal dryness, estrogen can be administered locally using a vaginal tablet, ring or cream. This treatment releases just a small amount of estrogen, which is absorbed by the vaginal tissue. It can help relieve vaginal dryness, discomfort with intercourse and some urinary symptoms. Treatment can be short tremor continue for years, although in the long term, blood clotting and other undesirable side effects may occur. Some of these can be prevented by adding progesterone to the estrogen.
NOTE: It is important to know that hormone replacement therapy is the replacement of natural hormone. So there is risk associated with taking pill, such as increased risk of thrombosis, are thought to be lower with hormone replacement therapy.
DESCRIPTION Menopause have been viewed as the cessation of monthly periods. Thus marks the end of a woman's fertility. It is a natural biological process. Hence, the physical and emotional symptoms that comes with menopause can disturb your sleep, rip off your energy and can trigger feelings of sadness directly or indirectly.
Hormonal changes is responsible for the physical symptoms of menopause, Approaching menopause doesn't mean that you are of no use; you still have as much as half your life to live. Also, menopause will not snuff out your femininity and sexuality. In fact, you may be one of the many women who find it liberating to stop worrying about pregnancy and periods just like me. More importantly, even though menopause is not an illness, do not hesitate to get treatment if symptoms are severe. Many treatments are available, from lifestyle adjustments to hormone therapy.
SYMPTOMS Some of the menopausal signs and symptoms include; Irregular periods, decreased fertility, Vaginal dryness, hot flashes, Sleep disruption, swings in mood, increased abdominal fat , loss of breast fullness, thinning of hair.
CAUSES OF MENOPAUSE
Menopause is as a result gradual failure of ovaries. Ovaries start aking less estrogen and progesterone, the hormones that regulate menstruation. The process gets under way in your late 30s. By that time, fewer potential eggs are ripening in your each month, and less predictable ovulation. Also, the post-ovulation surge in progesterone -- the hormone that prepares your body for pregnancy -- becomes less dramatic. Your fertility declines, perhaps partially due to these hormonal effects. Menopausal changes are more pronounced in your 40s, as are changes in your menstrual pattern. Your periods may become longer or shorter, heavier or lighter, and more or less frequent. Eventually, your ovaries shut down and you have no more periods. It's possible, but very unusual, to menstruate every month right up to your last period. You're much more likely, though, to have a gradual tapering off.
TREATMENT AND DRUGS
Symptoms associated with menopause can be prevented relatively easily by hormone replacement therapy (HRT) in which estrogen is taken either in pill form or by implants below the skin. Hormone replacement therapy goes a long way to reduce the rate at which calcium is lost from the bones slowing it down to roughly the same as in men. This causes menopausal hot flashes. In UK, 80% of female in the relevant age group use the hormone replacement therapy in treating menopause symptoms.
Low-dose antidepressants. Venlafaxine (Effexor), an antidepressant related to the class of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), has been shown to decrease menopausal hot flashes. Other SSRIs can be helpful, including fluoxetine (Prozac, Sarafem), paroxetine (Paxil, others), citalopram (Celexa) and sertraline (Zoloft). Gabapentin (Neurontin). This drug is approved to treat seizures, but it also has been shown to significantly reduce hot flashes. Clonidine (Catapres, others). Clonidine, a pill or patch typically used to treat high blood pressure, may significantly reduce the frequency of hot flashes, but unpleasant side effects are common.
Bisphosphonates. Doctors may recommend these nonhormonal medications, which include alendronate (Fosamax), risedronate (Actonel) and ibandronate (Boniva), to prevent or treat osteoporosis. These medications effectively reduce both bone loss and your risk of fractures and have replaced estrogen as the main treatment for osteoporosis in women. Selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs). SERMs are a group of drugs that includes raloxifene (Evista). Raloxifene mimics estrogen's beneficial effects on bone density in postmenopausal women, without some of the risks associated with estrogen. Vaginal estrogen. To relieve vaginal dryness, estrogen can be administered locally using a vaginal tablet, ring or cream. This treatment releases just a small amount of estrogen, which is absorbed by the vaginal tissue. It can help relieve vaginal dryness, discomfort with intercourse and some urinary symptoms. Treatment can be short tremor continue for years, although in the long term, blood clotting and other undesirable side effects may occur. Some of these can be prevented by adding progesterone to the estrogen.
NOTE: It is important to know that hormone replacement therapy is the replacement of natural hormone. So there is risk associated with taking pill, such as increased risk of thrombosis, are thought to be lower with hormone replacement therapy.
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Menopause
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