Menopause Symptoms

In menopause, ovulation and menstruation stop, skin may become drier, scalp hair may thin, facial hair becomes coarser, and abdominal fat may increase.  Watch the animation to see how ovaries work and how they age in later life. Full Answer

Early menstruation does not mean early menopause. In this video, Dr. Oz reveals what determines at what age a woman will start menopause. Full Answer

Menopause is diagnosed when a woman who has a uterus has not had a menstrual period for one year. Some of the more common signs of the menopause transition (a term that refers to the five or more years around the time of menopause) that may... Full Answer

For most women, menopause symptoms last for a relatively short time. However, a woman's level of estrogen naturally remains low after menopause. This can affect many parts of the body, including the sexual and urinary organs, the heart and bones.... Full Answer

The simple answer to this question is no. Fibromyalgia generally occurs at middle age and in women, but it is not exclusive to either. If you are in menopause and have been diagnosed with FM, it can make symptoms more difficult to treat so be sure to... Full Answer

Loss of energy is a symptom of depression, but during menopause, your body is going through significant changes, which can lead to lower energy levels. It is important to recognize a slight occasional lack of energy as compared to a total loss of energy... Full Answer

Start by speaking with your doctor or healthcare provider if you are menopausal. Typically, the first line of treatment for menopause is through diet, exercise, and stress reduction. Managing and reducing your stress can be one of the most... Full Answer

For most women, menopause is a natural process and while the symptoms can be bothersome, they don't have to be problematic. There's a good chance you won't experience any serious problems during the transition into menopause, but it depends on how... Full Answer

Menopause is a life transition that can affect you physically and emotionally. Your body is experiencing fluctuating hormones that can cause hot flashes, night sweats, itchy skin, migraine headaches, breast tenderness, vaginal dryness and... Full Answer

When women go through menopause, over a two- or three-year period, the ovaries stop making the hormones estrogen and testosterone. That's why sometimes women put a little pooch on when they go through menopause. If you don't have testosterone,... Full Answer