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Table of Contents

Please Read this First ......................................................................... 2

Terms of Use............................................................................................................ 2

Table of Contents ................................................................................ 4

About the Author................................................................................. 8

1. Menopause – An Overview ............................................................. 9

Natural and Artificial Menopause ........................................................................ 10

Tests ................................................................................................................... 10

2. What is Menopause?..................................................................... 13

Useful Menopause Terms ................................................................. 15

Causes of Menopause....................................................................... 16

4. Who Is Affected by Menopause? ................................................. 18

5. Signs and Symptoms of Menopause ........................................... 20

Signs and Symptoms of Menopause................................................................... 20

Hot Flashes and Night Sweats ......................................................................... 20

Insomnia............................................................................................................. 20

Fatigue................................................................................................................ 21

Irritability ............................................................................................................ 21

Mood Changes................................................................................................... 21

Vaginal dryness ................................................................................................. 21

Incontinence ...................................................................................................... 21

Osteoporosis ..................................................................................................... 21

Hair changes ...................................................................................................... 22

Drying of your skin............................................................................................ 22

Aches .................................................................................................................. 22

Weight Increase ................................................................................................. 22

Irregular Periods................................................................................................ 22

Anxiety................................................................................................................ 23

Sore breasts....................................................................................................... 23

Fluid retention.................................................................................................... 23

Memory Loss ..................................................................................................... 23

Decreased Sexual Appetite .............................................................................. 23

6. What Happens During Menopause? ............................................ 24

What Actually Happens During Menopause?..................................................... 24

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7. What are the Risk Factors for Menopause?................................ 26

Genetic................................................................................................................ 26

Medical Treatments ........................................................................................... 26

Surgery ............................................................................................................... 26

Smoking.............................................................................................................. 26

Medications........................................................................................................ 27

Autoimmune diseases ...................................................................................... 27

Premature Ovarian Failure................................................................................ 27

8. Myths and Misconceptions about Menopause ........................... 28

Myth: Menopause causes weight gain ............................................................ 28

Myth: Menopause marks the end of sexual life.............................................. 28

Myth: Menopause denotes you have become old. ........................................ 28

Myth: Menopause causes memory problems. ............................................... 29

Myth: Menopause is a disease......................................................................... 29

Myth: Menopause is natural, so it does not have major consequences. .... 29

Myth: Hormone replacement therapy is bad. ................................................. 30

Myth: Menopause causes depression............................................................. 30

Myth: Menopause could mean the end of an active life. ............................... 30

9. When to Seek Medical Advice ...................................................... 31

10. How Is the Menopause Diagnosed? .......................................... 33

Other Tests to Diagnose Menopause .................................................................. 33

12. Self-Testing for Menopause ....................................................... 38

13. Medical History for Menopause Diagnosis ............................... 40

14. Is It Possible to Delay the Menopause? .................................... 41

15. Life after Menopause................................................................... 42

Life after Menopause............................................................................................. 42

16. Complications of Menopause and Other Conditions ............... 44

Osteoporosis ..................................................................................................... 44

Cardiovascular disease .................................................................................... 44

Increase in body weight.................................................................................... 45

Urinary incontinence......................................................................................... 45

17. Menopause and Your Emotions ................................................. 46

18. Menopause and Depression....................................................... 48

19. Menopause and Bladder Function ............................................. 50

20. Menopause and Cancer .............................................................. 52

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21. Menopause and Osteoporosis ................................................... 53

22. Menopause and Smoking ........................................................... 55

23. Treatment Options for Menopause Symptoms ......................... 56

Treatment Options for Menopause Symptoms .................................................. 56

Irregular and Heavy Periods............................................................................. 56

Hot flashes ......................................................................................................... 56

Multiple symptoms ............................................................................................ 57

Vaginal dryness and irritation.......................................................................... 57

Treatment Options for Menopause Symptoms .................................................. 57

Hormone therapy............................................................................................... 57

Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT):..................................... 58

Herbal remedies................................................................................................. 58

Lifestyle Changes.................................................................................................. 59

24. Medications.................................................................................. 60

Hormone replacement therapy ........................................................................ 60

Common Medications for Menopausal Symptoms............................................ 60

Non-hormonal .................................................................................................... 60

Hormonal............................................................................................................ 61

25. Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)...................................... 64

Benefits................................................................................................................... 64

Risks ....................................................................................................................... 65

HRT and Menopause ............................................................................................. 66

Precautions ............................................................................................................ 66

26. Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) .............. 68

Formation of Bioidentical Hormones Bioidentical hormones are

chemically synthesized hormones produced from plants and

animals................................................................................................................. 68

Popularity of Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy.............................. 69

Advantages of Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy....................... 69

Success Rate of Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy.................... 70

27. How to Reduce or Eliminate Menopause Symptoms ............... 71

28. Ten Ways to Relieve Menopausal Hot Flashes ......................... 73

29. Diet Tips to Stay Healthy During Menopause ........................... 75

30. Exercise and Menopause............................................................ 78

The Downside of Lack of Exercise ...................................................................... 79

31. How to Treat Menopause Symptoms Naturally......................... 80

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Natural Treatment Options ................................................................................... 81

Herbal Remedies ............................................................................................... 81

Homeopathy........................................................................................................... 81

Proper Nutrition ..................................................................................................... 82

Aromatherapy ........................................................................................................ 82

Acupuncture and acupressure ............................................................................ 83

Exercises................................................................................................................ 84

Relaxation Therapies ............................................................................................ 84

32. Herbal Remedies for Treating Menopause................................ 86

33. Menopause and Your Family...................................................... 88

34. Where to Find Help for the Menopause ..................................... 90

Help For Menopause ............................................................................................. 90

35. Supporting Someone Going through Menopause.................... 92

Offering Support.................................................................................................... 92

36. Menopause – Frequently Asked Questions .............................. 94

What is menopause?......................................................................................... 94

When does menopause occur? ....................................................................... 94