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Menapause
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Doctor's Answer
by HFHS-M.D-HG, May 09, 2000 12:00AM
Dear Chris
For women, menopausal period may start anywhere from the 40s to the early 50s. About 50% of women that go through menopause describe it as an unpleasant experience and many women experience no adverse effects. Women that go through menopause can have hot flashes, night sweats, irregular menstrual periods, irritability, anxiety, depression, decreased vaginal lubrication, osteoporosis etc. I hope this information is helpful to you.
Sincerely
HFHS-M.D
For women, menopausal period may start anywhere from the 40s to the early 50s. About 50% of women that go through menopause describe it as an unpleasant experience and many women experience no adverse effects. Women that go through menopause can have hot flashes, night sweats, irregular menstrual periods, irritability, anxiety, depression, decreased vaginal lubrication, osteoporosis etc. I hope this information is helpful to you.
Sincerely
HFHS-M.D
