· Spa and Menopause
The most critical period during the midlife is during the menopause period. There are changes in body and mind. The symptoms can differ among women. During this period many women seek for help and treatments either hormone therapy or natural therapy.
Menopause refers to the time in a woman's life when she stops menstruating.
Menopause is usually confirmed when a woman has not had a period for 12 months in a row with for no other confirmed cause. Menopause starts when the body's level of estrogen falls very low permanently, which stops the menstrual cycle for good. Menopause is known as "the change of life."
The changes that occur during menopause do not happen all at one time. The period before menopause is called perimenopause. During perimenopause the body begins making less of the female hormones estrogen and progesterone. These changes usually begin between the ages of 45 and 55 and may include symptoms like hot flashes, mood swings and sporadic menstrual cycles. The average age menopause begins is 51. Some women may naturally begin menopause as early as their 30's. This is called premature menopause. Others may not reach menopause until their 60's. Women who smoke usually begin menopause an average of a year or two earlier than those who do not smoke.
Menopause is a time of great change that is sometimes associated only with frustrating symptoms and health problems, however, there are many lifestyle changes that can lessen the negative side effects of menopause. It is important to contact your doctor when you begin menopause. They can help you prepare for the emotional and physical changes that will take place during menopause, as well as take into account the ways menopause change your body when determining a course for health care.
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