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- Q Is thinning hair a symptom of menopause?
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Dr. Michael Roizen, Internal MedicineYou can bet your brush on it! You might come to regret all those jokes you made about your Dad’s or brother’s receding hairlines because during and after menopause, women may experience thinning of their hair all over or just in the... Full Answer
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- Q What are healthy dairy choices for women after menopause?
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There are better calcium choices for healthier diets for women after menopause. Plain fat-free yogurt has 3 times the calcium as ice cream. Also, the low-fat milks have more calcium than the ones higher in fat. If you look for higher calcium foods, watch... Full Answer
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- Q Is the start of menopause determined by the woman's number of pregnancies?
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Dr. Michael Roizen, Internal MedicineThere has been some research attempting to link the number of pregnancies a women has to the age of menopause, but the results have been as inconsistent as Charlie Sheen. Researchers do know that the age you go through menopause depends on a... Full Answer
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- Q Does my family history determine when I'll start menopause?
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Dr. Michael Roizen, Internal MedicineIt might. It’s about as likely as flipping heads in a coin toss. Women can go through natural menopause anytime between the ages of 40 and 60, but usually by the time they are 49, it is a done deal. Genetics is only part of the story... Full Answer
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- Q Is menopause affected by when I started my first period?
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Dr. Michael Roizen, Internal MedicineNope. The timing of natural menopause depends more on your family history, body mass index (BMI), and environmental factors such as smoking. Women with a high BMI go through menopause later and smokers go through it earlier. Full Answer
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- Q Why am I having trouble concentrating during menopause?
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Dr. Michael Roizen, Internal MedicineEven a happy, well-adjusted nuclear physicist can be tripped up by menopause. There are a number of psychological nuisances menopausal women complain about, but trouble concentrating tops the list. The scientific evidence supporting the link... Full Answer
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- Q Why do I feel tired and lack motivation during menopause?
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Dr. Michael Roizen, Internal MedicineFor most of us mortals, fatigue is just one of those realities of life. But if you are more tired and less than enthusiastic than normal, there’s probably something else at work. Fatigue can have both physical and mental roots. During... Full Answer
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- Q Are women after menopause more likely to develop heart disease or cancer?
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Dr. Michael Roizen, Internal MedicineIf I could tell the future, I think I’d be in a different business. However, there are some factors that can predict the likelihood that someone will get a disease, especially heart disease and certain types of cancer. Here are some numbers... Full Answer
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- Q Can menopause affect medication absorption?
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Dr. Michael Roizen, Internal MedicineEveryone processes medications differently. And hormones such as estrogen do play a role. We know this because there are many gender differences in drug pharmacology. So when a woman loses estrogen during menopause, she may need more or less of medicines... Full Answer
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- Q Can stress cause emotional problems during menopause?
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Increased stress during menopause can cause depressed feelings. Job worries, home anxieties or issues about money can add to daily stress. Also, low self-esteem can cause anxiety or stress if you are unhappy about your life. It is important to talk to... Full Answer
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