Do you know what is the menopause? We could define it in a few words as the period in which the of end the phase of menstruation. In other words, it is the end of the reproductive stage. In this short period, the ovaries stop producing estrogen and eggs. This stage in which there is no longer risk of pregnancy affects women when they reach an average age between 45 and 50 years, although of course there are certain exceptions and there have been cases of women who have just experienced menopause at age 60, although it is rare. Cases of early menopause have also been reported in young women. The best thing in this case will be to visit a doctor to see what happens.
It is important to note that this permanent cessation of menstruation does not come abruptly but rather it is a process that takes a few months, time by which the woman experiences certain disorders in menstruation, which can be a very abundant or poor flow, different from the normal menstrual cycle.
It is important to mention that menopause it is not a disease but a natural process in a woman's body. Its characteristic symptoms are hot flashes, which can be accompanied by sweating, tiredness, depression, irritability, arrhythmias, weakening of the scalp, dry skin, insomnia, mood swings, among others. However, do not panic, these feelings will disappear as menopause ends. The best thing is to think that the body is changing and that we must adapt to these hormonal changes.
Is there a treatment for menopause? Of course, it is best to visit a specialist doctor such as a gynecologist so that he can help us.