Menopausal
Menopausal
Menopausal (pronunciation: /ˌmɛnəˈpɔːzəl/) refers to the period in a woman's life when menstruation ceases, typically occurring between the ages of 45 and 55.
Etymology
The term "menopausal" is derived from the Greek words "menos" meaning month and "pausis" meaning cessation.
Definition
Menopausal is the stage in a woman's life when her ovaries stop producing eggs, her body produces less estrogen and progesterone, and menstruation becomes less frequent, eventually stopping altogether.
Symptoms
Common symptoms of menopause include hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, insomnia, and vaginal dryness.
Related Terms
- Perimenopause: The transition period leading up to menopause.
- Postmenopause: The period of time after a woman's menstrual cycles have ceased.
- Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT): A treatment for menopausal symptoms which involves taking medications containing female hormones to replace the ones the body no longer makes after menopause.
Treatment
Treatment for menopausal symptoms varies from woman to woman and may include lifestyle changes, hormone replacement therapy (HRT), and non-hormonal medications.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Menopausal
- Wikipedia's article - Menopausal
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