Menopause

What is menopause?

Menopause is a natural transition that most women experience between the ages of 45-55 as their bodies signal the end of the reproductive phase of life. As a woman reaches menopause, her ovaries stop producing the hormones estrogen and progesterone, causing irregular menstrual cycles until periods eventually stop completely.

Some key things to understand about menopause:

• It marks the end of a woman's fertility and menstrual cycles. Without ovulation, natural pregnancy is no longer possible.


• The transition is gradual, taking place over 4-5 years typically. Perimenopause describes the time leading up to menopause when changes like hot flashes begin.


• Every woman's experience is unique. While common symptoms like night sweats, vaginal dryness, and emotional changes often occur, their severity differs.

The decrease in estrogen during menopause causes physiological changes like:

• Hot flashes - sudden feelings of intense body heat lasting 1-5 minutes


• Vaginal atrophy - thinning of vaginal walls leading to irritation


• Mood changes - including depression, anxiety, irritability


• Osteoporosis - accelerated bone loss as estrogen drops

The good news is menopause is 100% natural phase, not an illness! While symptoms can be uncomfortable, there are effective treatment options available through healthcare providers like HormoVital. Their certified menopause specialists can provide customized hormone therapy, supplements, and lifestyle changes to help women thrive through menopause and beyond!

I hope this overview on what happens during menopause and why has been helpful! Let me know if you have any other questions. Wishing you happy transitions ahead!