Estrogen is a hormone made mainly by the ovaries. As menopause nears, the ovaries make less estrogen. One of the earliest signs of menopause is a change in your menstrual periods.
You should call your doctor if you:
Have a change in your monthly cycle
Have very heavy bleeding with clots
Have bleeding that lasts longer than normal
Bleed more often than every 3 weeks
Bleed after sex
What should I expect during menopause?
Hot flashes
This is the most common symptom. Hot flashes are a sudden feeling of heat that spreads over the body.
Sleep Problems
A lack of sleep may be one of the biggest problems you can face when you approach menopause.
Vaginal and Urinary Tract changes
Loss of estrogen can cause changes in the vagina. The lining may become thin and dry. These changes can cause pain during sexual intercourse. It can also cause the vagina to be prone to infections.
Emotional Changes
Many women experience mood changes during menopause.
HRT ( hormone replacement therapy)
Most of the symptoms of menopause can be eased by taking Estrogen. Estrogen is used to treat the main symptom of menopause-Hot flashes, it can also help relieve vaginal dryness.
Hormone replacement that includes Progestin lowers the risk of enodmetrial cancer. HRT therapy can also protect against cardiovascular disease.Estrogen also protects against bone loss.
*If you feel like you may be reaching menopause or may benefit from HRT therapy please call the office and schedule an appointment with one of our providers. They can go over any questions/concerns that you might be having. You can also receive more information by visiting http://www.knowmenopause.com
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