Menopause
Menopause is the natural end of a woman’s menstrual cycle and fertility. It is a natural biological state where the ovaries of women cease to function leading to an absence of menstrual period and thus they lose the ability to become pregnant.
A woman is diagnosed with Menopause if the absence of menstruation is for more than one year. In short, a woman is said to have entered Menopause when an entire year passes since her last period. While Menopause generally can occur at any age above 40, the average age of Menopause in India is 48.
Symptoms of Menopause:
After Menopause a woman doesn’t get a period and can no longer become pregnant. In case she observes vaginal bleeding, it is recommended to consult an experienced Gynaecologist as soon as possible. However, due to the hormonal changes in women, Menopause can trigger profound changes both physically and mentally for women. Vaginal dryness, weight gain, increased urination, tendered breasts, urinary tract infections, reduced bone or muscle mass, hair thinning, headaches, painful joints are some of the common symptoms experienced by women after Menopause.