Menopause

For women over 35, menopause is a lifelong health issue. Here's Firstname M. Lastname, M.D., a Board Certified Obstetrician-Gynecologist with Name of Hospital/Medical Center, to discuss this important health issue.

What is menopause?

Menopause is a natural event in which a woman cases her menstruation and ovulation. It marks the end of a woman's reproductive years. In the U.S. the average age for menopause is 52.

Why is menopause a health concern for women in their 30s?

Perimenopause begins for most women in their mid-30s when their estrogen level begins to decrease. These women may experience health problems such as with urinary tract or bladder infections.

What are the symptoms of menopause?

Symptoms include hot flashes followed by sweating or chills, vaginal dryness, incontinence, mood swings, heart palpitations, hair loss and urinary tract symptoms. During and following menopause, women are more susceptible to osteoporosis and heart disease.

How do you approach helping women when menopause occurs?

We want to help women understand the effects of menopause on both their emotional and physical health, and to know that their postmenopausal years can be enjoyable, active and rewarding.

What can you do to help women through menopause?

Yearly visits to a gynecologist help women prepare for menopause. We can offer hormones to replace a woman's estrogen, help women improve their diet and fiber intake, and suggest helpful exercises.