Research Paper On Menopause

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Are you a woman in her late 30’s or older? Have you been experiencing hot flashes, breast tenderness, lower sex drive, jealousy for the well-off couple and their obvious prize winning Labrador retriever in every erectile dysfunction commercial; or anything else listed below?
• Worse premenstrual syndrome
• Fatigue
• Irregular periods
• Vaginal dryness; discomfort during sex
• Urine leakage when coughing or sneezing
• Urinary urgency (an urgent need to urinate more frequently)
• Mood swings
• Trouble sleeping
If so, you may (or may not, don’t take my word for it) be experiencing the symptoms of menopause?
You’re probably thinking “Oh no! That sounds serious! what is menopause?” well I can assure you that it has nothing to do with having to …show more content…

It can be but isn’t usually an overbearing friend that will host a surprise party at your place. “SURPRISE! You’re old!” menopause is more similar to that one friend that you thought you wouldn’t like, but you hang out with more and more because you discovered that you both have the same horrible sense of humor and you can ask “is it hot in here or is it just me?”. Mayo Clinic explains the causes of menopause, no it’s not a doctor’s office that specializes in mayonnaise related diseases, stating “As you approach your late 30s, your ovaries start making less estrogen and progesterone … and your fertility declines”. According to WebMD, a health and wellness website, Perimenopause typically precedes menopause and lasts several years before menopause sets in. perimenopause is the Half gallon of ice cream you ate, and menopause is the weight gain. The heavy stomach is temporary but the heavy thighs are pretty hard to get rid of. Andropause seems to be simpler though. Andropause can be associated with other titles such as Low-T and MANopause. These types of diseases are typically treated with testosterone supplements and sometimes gym activity. The supplements typically come in a small “discreet” …show more content…

Partially because “Estrogen therapy remains, by far, the most effective treatment option for relieving menopausal hot flashes” and “Gabapentin (Neurontin) is approved to treat seizures, but it has also been shown to help reduce hot flashes” compared to menopause, treatment for menopause sounds like a walk in the park. A walk in the park just might help treat Andropause. A vacation might actually work wonders. Healthline states “The most common type of treatment for symptoms of male menopause is making healthier lifestyle choices” and then suggests lifestyle changes such as “eat a healthy diet, get regular exercise, get enough sleep, reduce your

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