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Menopause and Gastrointestinal Distress
Numerous women report that menopause comes along with gastrointestinal distress causing uncomfortable symptoms such as indigestion, flatulence and sudden bloating. Not only are these annoying and embarrassing, they can also be quite painful.
During menopause, gastrointestinal bloating is caused when air fills the abdomen, creating a full...
Menopause and Loss of Libido
As reported by numerous females, menopause, the final stage in the cycle of female menstruation, contributes to a significant loss of libido. One of the more common complaints from women (and their partners) is the loss of sexual desire and drive. This absence disrupts the sexual lives of countless couples, and therapy is often sought after as an...
Menopause and Anxiety
The mid-life phenomenon known as menopause and the stresses of anxiety go hand in hand. Panic attacks, rushes of energy, burning in the chest, unusual vibrations throughout the body, and warm sensations are some of the physical effects you may feel under this condition. When menopause hits, there is a greater chance women will go through anxiety...
Alternative Treatments Based On Natural Hormones Are Becoming Increasingly Popular For Treating Perimenopause Or Menopause Symptoms
Many women who are experiencing unpleasant perimenopause or menopause symptoms are considering alternative treatments based on natural hormones as a means of alleviating them. Conventional hormone replacement therapy is generally regarded as a very reliable and effective treatment for a wide range of perimenopause or menopause symptoms,...
NATURAL APPROACH TO MENOPAUSE
Menopause may cause women to feel some hormonal changes in their body since their estrogen levels decline. The sudden change in hormones may result in any of the following symptoms: hot flushes, depression, irritability, mood swings, irregular menses, disturbed sleep patterns, night sweats, decreased sexual desire, vaginal dryness and nausea. Many...
Menopause and Headaches
During the mid-life phenomenon known as menopause, changes in headache type, duration and intensity are more common. Throbbing, explosive headaches can pain the sides of your head, and your energy become totally depleted. The slightest opening of an eye can cause a ripple of pain to burst on one side of your fragile head, leaving you in physical...
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Factors Linked to Age of Onset of Menopause IdentifiedTitle: Factors Linked to Age of Onset of Menopause Identified Category: Health News Created: 1/26/2012 6:06:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 1/27/2012Genes and timing of menopauseResearchers have discovered 13 new regions of the genome associated with the timing of menopause. These genes shed light on the biological pathways involved in reproductive lifespan and will provide insights into conditions connected to menopause, such as breast cancer and heart disease.Not All Women Experience Menopause The Same WayOK, so menopause is nothing to sing and dance about. Unless, of course, you're one of the stars of "Menopause: The Musical," at the Luxor, where a quartet of representative women - from a housewife to a soap star - ponder everything from hot flashes to
