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Menopause at a glance...

Menopause is the time in a woman's life when the function of the ovaries ceases. The ovary, or female gonad, is one of a pair of reproductive glands in women.

The process of menopause does not occur overnight, but rather is a gradual process. This so-called perimenopausal transition period is a different experience for each woman.

The average age of menopause onset is 51 years old. There is no reliable lab test to predict when a woman will experience menopause.

The age at which a woman starts having menstrual periods is not related to the age of menopause onset.

A women is in menopause when she has had no menstrual periods (menses) for 12 months and has no other medical reason for her menses to stop.

Symptoms of menopause can be divided into early and late onset symptoms. Early symptoms include abnormal vaginal bleeding, hot flashes, and mood changes. Late symptoms include vaginal dryness and irritation, osteoporosis, and heart disease.

Treatments for menopause are directed toward alleviating the symptoms present in the particular woman affected.

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The information on this website is compiled and written by;

Raeghan Siemens, R.Ac., DTCM
Raeghan Siemens has always had an interest in medicine;
but she found her true passion in Traditional Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture.
Her special interests are treating Menopause and Pregnancy related issues.

Raeghan practices at Acubalance Wellness Centre Ltd. in Vancouver BC Canada.

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