Menopause Lifestyle,
Have An Easier Life As You Go Through Menopause

The Three Stages of Menopause

The first stage of menopause is perimenopause and many women can have signs of it years before they have their last menstrual cycle.

When perimenopause starts, women will be aware of obvious changes happening to their body. Perimenopause most often precedes the onset of full-blown menopause. While not as severe, perimenopausal symptoms can be a clear hint of the physical and mental symptoms that will appear with full menopausal onset.

Menopause is a woman's second stage which is a year without your having a menstrual cycle.

Post Menopause is the last stage of menopause.
Women experiences changes in sexual desire, decreased or irregular periods, mood swings and vaginal dryness before going through menopause can take these symptoms as a sign of impending change.

Many women decide to begin low levels of hormone replacement therapy during the perimenopause stage, while others use a more natural approach to curb symptoms.

Various aromatherapies and exercise like yoga and walking can help treat the symptoms of anxiety and mood changes. Vaginal dryness, on the other hand, is common to treat naturally with the use of vaginal lubricants and sprays.

With the onset of menopause, women will need to change their nutritional focus to improve calcium absorption and prevent a future case of osteoporosis. No one wants to live their later years with a hump comparable to the famed man of Notre Dame.

Calcium supplements and exercise can and will help to stop calcium and bone loss. Hang in there and take these changes for the better, you are not the only changing woman, I can assure you.

With menopause also come a few not so beautiful changes, as well. You hair may fall out or become coarse in nature.

No more Pantene commercials for the post menopausal woman. You may even notice bleeding gums when you are brushing your teeth. These changes are more shocking in the beginning stages of menopause and will, with time, subside.

Upholding a good diet and exercise routine and taking a daily vitamin aimed at women over 50 (no matter your menopausal age) will help you body to regain some of its younger composure.

As a woman moves from perimenopause into menopause, hormone replacement therapies can help treat hot flashes, bone loss, mood swings, irritability, and menopause migraines.

With synthetic hormone replacement comes an increased risk of heart disease and cancer. Women who are uncomfortable with even the slightest chance of this increased risk can turn to a homeopathic cocktail of soy and flax. Natural teas created from black cohosh, clover, nettles and motherwort can tame the wild menopause beast as well.

Nothing soothes more than a refreshing warm cup of tea, ladies. The end choice will have to be the menopausal woman's. Weighing both against each other will help to see both the pros and cons of each before making a final choice.

Menopause is a reality of every woman's life. The changes mark a new time and era for a woman. An era with increased awareness and understanding of some of the most intimate sides of life.

While no one wants to sit down and talk about a dry vagina or bleeding teeth, it happens to us all. A woman's body changes and transforms with time and will need a bit more care and understanding as menopause approaches and strikes us all.

While the road in life women must walk on may be a bumpy one, it is one filled with changes and experiences that are remarkable. Only by understanding our bodies and the changes they go through can we understand the wonder that is women.

Even for menopause, laughter can be the best medicine, look at the lighter side with jokes, poems, stories, and quotes about menopause and enjoy having the last laugh.

 

Age And Menopause

 

Menopause Age
Menopause does not usually start before a woman turns 40 but menopause can begin any time for women, from their 30s or well into their mid 50s or even later. The average age for the onset of menopause is about 51.
Age Factors

 

Premature Menopause

 

Premature Menopause
Menopause is a natural experience for women. Generally, women experience the issue of menopause around the age of fifty. There are a number of women who experience menopause as early as forty and this type of menopause is referred to as premature menopause.
Premature

 

Perimenopause

 

Perimenopause
Many women do not realize that there are many stages when it comes to menopause. The first stage of menopause is actually referred to as pre menopause, medical professionals often refer to this stage as “perimenopause”. You will experience the first symptoms of menopause while in this stage.
Perimenopause

Post Menopause

Post Menopause
A simple test that measures your FHS, or “Follicle Stimulating” hormone can determine if your are in the post menopause stage. If you have gone one full year without a period, not even light spotting is another way to know if you are post menopausal.
Post Menopause

 

 

Emotional Menopause Symptoms

 

Your Emotions
Are you having emotional hot flashes?
The emotional symptoms of menopause may be as frustrating for you as the physical symptoms and between the two there are well over 34 symptoms of menopause. The symptoms and possible treatments of perimenopause and menopause; changing attitudes toward menopause overtime; the emotional toll and eventual rise from the ashes of flaming emotional hot flashes.
Your Emotions

 

Anxiety And Menopause
For women experiencing pre menopause and the onset of menopause, anxiety is a common symptom. Menopause and anxiety can be a combination you experience only once or repeatedly. If you are feeling agitated or losing emotional control often  an early diagnosis can help prevent the development of depression, further mood swings, and panic attacks.
Anxiety

 

Concentration And Menopause
A symptom of menopause can be effects on your levels of concentration. You can help improve your concentration and treat low concentration levels.
Concentration

 

Depression
Menopause And Depression
There are many women who find they experiencing varying levels of depression while they are going through menopause. There may be times throughout menopause when you need help to beat the blues. If you are having bad days often you may be dealing with a depressive order. A depressive disorder differs from ordinary sadness by the duration and severity along with the presence of other symptoms.
Depression

 

Irritability
Menopause And Irritability ~ Mood swings and bursts of anger can mark passage into and through the menopause process. While occasional irritability is normal and natural based on the events going on around you, long term irritability when women are during their middle years can cause problems and prove to be very interruptive and confusing.
Irritability

 

Memory Loss
Menopause And Memory Loss ~ Memory loss and confusion are also symptoms of Menopause, Tips and advice for keeping your memory sharp through Menopause.
Memory Loss

 

Mood Swings
If you laugh one moment and cry hysterically the next, you might be having menopause mood swings. Often diagnosed by the uniformed as bipolar disorder, take heart. It's just your hormones and you are probably visiting the wrong doctor.
Mood Swings

 

Panic Attacks
Menopause Panic Attacks
Your hormones are undergoing a major change which, in turn affect the Serotonin levels in your brain. Hormones in menopausal women play a major role in anxiety and disorder and what I was experiencing was, while unpleasant, part of the process.
Panic Attacks

 

Stress
Menopause And Stress ~ During Menopause stress levels can be intense, help to learn how to avoid stress and lower your stress levels.
Stress

 

Physical Menopause Symptoms

 

The Physical Signs And Symptoms Of Menopause
As you journey through the three stages of menopause you will experience many physical changes and symptoms as your chemical and hormone balances are out of whack causing well over 34 physical symptoms of menopause.
Physical Signs And Symptoms

 

Acne And Menopause
You may never have had acne or not have had to deal with it since your teenage years. Acne is a common menopause symptom and your hormone changes and fluctuations during menopause bring on this skin condition.
Acne

 

Allergies
Menopause And Allergies.~ Even if you have never experienced any allergies, you may have to deal with some as you go through menopause. Everything from rashes and hives to anaphylactic shock, The long term results can include increased acne, onset of rosacea and psoriasis as well as seborrheic dermatitis.
Allergies

 

Bloating
Menopause And Bloating ~ During menopause, some women experience the somewhat uncomfortable feeling of being waterlogged or bloated. This is due in part to the way their body is reacting to a lower level of estrogen. Understand the causes of bloating and your options for relief and treatment.
Bloating

 

Body Odor
Menopause body odor can be embarrassing, again hormone changes are to blame. You can avoid this with a little extra body care.
Body Odor

 

Breasts
Breasts And Menopause, Your breasts may feel sore and tender during menopause, with pain ranging from mild, moderate, to intense.
Breast Pain

 

Constipation
Menopause And Constipation, Constipation is an uncomfortable symptom of menopause, know the causes and simple changes in diet that can bring you relief.
Constipation

 

Cramping And Menopause
One of the many menopause symptoms that women experience is cramping. Here, you will learn some important details regarding cramping and menopause.
Cramping

 

Dizziness And Menopause
If you are experiencing dizziness this information will help you understand the causes of this menopause symptom.
Dizziness

 

Fatigue

 

Fingernails During Menopause
Menopause is a time when your fingernails may need extra attention, symptoms can be dry and brittle or itchy and cracked fingernails. For fingernail health you need to be moisturizing nails with a good oil. Fingernails

 

Gastrointestinal Distress
Menopause may be a time you will experience symptoms of gas, bloating, and uncomfortable indigestion. These are some of the causes and treatments to control gastrointestinal distress.
Gastrointestinal Distress

 

Hair Loss
Menopause And Hair Loss
During menopause you may experience hair loss, thinning hair, or changes in your hair texture. Every woman who has experienced menopause will inform you that this is a time of drastic changes. There are many different symptoms associated with this stage of life. Most are a result of the ups and downs of the hormones in the body.
Hair Loss

 

Headaches
Menopause And Headaches Headaches are common menopause symptoms. You can control menopause headaches, first know the causes and then your treatment options.
Headaches

 

Hot Flashes And Hot Flushes
Hot flashes are a menopause symptom many women know well, information on what causes your hot flashes and how you can find relief from this most uncomfortable menopause symptom.
Hot Flashes

 

Incontinence
Menopause And Urinary Incontinence
Although many women experience incontinence throughout menopause it is not a menopausal symptom talked about easily. This article will give you the information to understand why this is happening and ways you can control problems with urinary incontinence without embarrassment
Incontinence

 

Insomnia
When a woman experiences menopause, the ovaries quit producing important hormones that are essential to a healthy reproductive system. Though this is a normal part of the aging process, it can bring about many uncomfortable symptoms. One of the most common issues is menopause insomnia. There are many causes for insomnia that is associated with menopause, however, sweating and hot flashes are the two most prominent causes for this condition.
Insomnia

 

Itching
Menopause And Itching Itchy skin can appear on your breasts, face, legs, feet, scalp, just about any body area. Try some of these options for relief instead of scratching and itching your way through menopause.
Itching

 

Joint Pain
Menopause joint pain, aches and pains in your joints and muscles are common menopause symptoms for many women. You can find relief in natural herbal remedies.
Joint Pain

 

Menstrual
Migraines
Nausea
Oral Mouth Gum Problems Teeth
Skin
Sleep
Snoring
Tingling

 

Vaginal Dryness
While menopause is a natural cycle of life for women, it can be a time of many uncomfortable changes in the body. One of the main symptoms that many women complain of when it comes to this time in their life is vaginal dryness.
Vaginal Dryness

 

 

Surgical Menopause Symptoms

Surgical menopause is a condition where a woman enters menopause, not through natural means, but through surgical removal of the ovaries, fallopian tubes, or uterus, often associated with a hysterectomy, but might be the result of certain cancers as well.  When a woman has a hysterectomy, she automatically enters surgical menopause.
Surgical Menopause

 

Hormones And Menopause

 

Menopause And Heart Disease

Early menopause can put a woman at risk for heart disease, consult your doctor about HRT, Hormone Replacement Therapy to protect your heart.
Menopause And Heart Disease

 

Natural Estrogen

Estrogen ~ Nature's Super Hormone

For women who are dealing with menopause symptoms, natural estrogen is heaven sent. Called everything from a miracle cure to nature’s super hormones, natural estrogen is a combination of hormones derived from plant sources.
Natural Estrogen And Menopause

 

Follicle Stimulating Hormone

An FSH menopause test is used to determine if a woman is entering the transitional period of menopause. Detecting the Follicle Stimulating Hormone, an FSH menopause test can be administered at home or by a health care provider.
FSH Menopause

 

Menopause Periods

The distinguishing characteristic of menopause is that periods stop. When it comes to periods and menopause, many women are relieved that they will finally have an end to their monthly cycle.
Menopause Periods

 

Pregnancy And Menopause

Sex, Libido, And Menopause

Libido
Menopause And Libido, Your libido and sex drive may lower during or after menopause or your libido and sex drive can increase.
Libido

 

Menopausal Weight Gain

One of the most frequent complaints associated with menopause is weight gain.  Menopause is connected to a number of different symptoms; these are the result of the lack of hormones being produced in the ovaries. 
Weight Gain Menopause

 

 

The Pros and Cons of Home Menopause Tests

 

Pro

The FSH Hormone Test

Since many women often wonder if they are in the final stages of menopause, it can be a frustrating and anxious period.  The best way to determine if a woman has ceased to ovulate and is in menopause is through a menopause test.
Menopause Test

 

Con

Menopause Testing

Should you use a home menopause test kit? If you’re experiencing symptoms of menopause, don’t rely on a medical home test kit to test for menopause. See your doctor who can give you the most accurate test available as well as give you professional advice on how to get through this transition period.
Menopause Testing

 

Menopause Products

Menopause Diet And Nutrition

Menopause And Diet
It has recently been researched and discovered that many women suffering from menopause symptoms have received relief by paying close attention to the foods and beverages that they consume. This article looks at the positive changes you can make in your diet that can improve your health during menopause and help to ease menopause symptoms.
Diet

 

Natural Herbs And Herbal Remedies For Menopause

 

Black Cohosh For Menopause Symptoms

Black Cohosh is a natural herb that is widely used in the treatment and management of menopause symptoms.
Black Cohosh Menopause

Herbs For Menopause
Many women who experience menopause search for alternative treatments to soothe the symptoms of the condition. Many times, the use of herbs is explored. There are a variety of herbs that have been used throughout the years for this condition. Here, we will take a look at each of these herbs.
Herbs

 

 

Menopause Humor

As She Gets Older And Past Her Prime

LouAnne White delightfully captures the thunder and lightening of menopause symptoms that so many women experience.
Menopause Women Poem

Take a humorous approach to the menopausal lifestyle through menopause poetry and poem, first hand stories, quotes, and jokes. Have the last laugh on menopause.
Humor