Sexuality in Menopause

Contraception during menopause How long should I use contraception during menopause? As a rule of thumb, you should continue to use contraception for one to two years after your last menstrual period. This means that contraception is no longer an issue in postmenopause at the earliest. It is best to talk to your gynecologist. Incidentally, … Sexuality in Menopause

Sleep disorders during menopause

Menopause can trigger sleep disorders Menopause refers to the time around the permanent cessation of menstruation (menopause). The ovaries gradually stop producing the female sex hormones estrogen and progesterone. This results in hormonal changes and fluctuations, which manifest themselves in more or less pronounced physical and/or psychological complaints. Some women feel no change at all, … Sleep disorders during menopause

Weight Loss during Menopause

Losing weight despite the menopause: Not so easy During the menopause, many women find that they gain weight quickly or find it difficult to get rid of excess pounds. Why is that? Among other things, the body’s own messenger substances are to blame. During the menopause, the ovaries gradually stop producing the sex hormone oestrogen. … Weight Loss during Menopause

Cimicifuga (black cohosh)

What effect does Cimicifuga have? Black cohosh (Cimicifuga racemosa) is a recognized medicinal plant for menopausal symptoms. The underground parts of the plant, i.e. the rhizome and the roots, are used medicinally. They are collected and processed from wild Cimicifuga plants in certain areas of the USA and Canada. They contain active ingredients. These include, … Cimicifuga (black cohosh)

Hair loss during menopause

Hair loss during menopause: Causes Suddenly severe hair loss? For women in and after menopause, thin hair is more the rule than the exception. Depending on the study, slightly more than half of women over the age of 50 are affected by hair loss, and from the age of 60 it is even up to … Hair loss during menopause

Menopause: Types of Bleeding!

Cyst disorders as a symptom of menopause Cycle disturbances are the most important sign of the onset of menopause. Behind this are changes in hormone production: the ovaries produce less estrogen and progesterone. Due to the decreasing production of these sex hormones, ovulation fails to occur more and more frequently. An irregular cycle and altered … Menopause: Types of Bleeding!

Hot Flashes: Causes in Women and Men

Brief overview Description: Partly severe heat episodes due to dilating blood vessels and increased blood flow, common during menopause, often accompanied by pressure in the head, discomfort, palpitations, sweating. Causes: In women, often during menopause, less often in men due to declining testosterone levels; diabetes, hyperthyroidism, allergies or tumors; medications; certain foods/drinks (strong spices, hot … Hot Flashes: Causes in Women and Men

Joint Pain during Menopause

Causes of muscle and joint pain during menopause. Muscle and joint pain is common during menopause. The reason for this is not necessarily that women “get rusty” with age, because even women who are active in sports are sometimes affected. Rather, the cause often lies in hormonal changes: During menopause, the level of the female … Joint Pain during Menopause

Menopause: Symptoms

Menopause: These symptoms are typical Cycle disorders Impairments of the menstrual cycle due to hormonal changes often become apparent long before the last menstrual period (menopause). Symptoms are irregular, conspicuously heavy or prolonged bleeding as well as bleeding between periods. Headaches & Co. Hot flashes and sweating In up to two-thirds of all women, hot … Menopause: Symptoms

Menopausal Nutrition

From the age of 40, an average of 0.3 to 0.5 percent of bone mass is lost per year. In the period before and after menopause, the rate of loss increases by an average of 2 to 5 percent per year. Regular exercise and an optimal supply of calcium and vitamin D are essential for … Menopausal Nutrition