Menopause is the period in a woman's life when menstruation ceases. Periods stop because the low levels of estrogen and progesterone do not stimulate the lining of the womb (endometrium) in the normal cycle. Hormone levels can fluctuate for several years before eventually becoming so low that the endometrium stays thin and does not bleed.
Natural menopause takes place when the ovaries become unable to produce the hormones oestrogen and progesterone. Menopause can also occur when the ovaries are damaged by specific treatment such as chemotherapy or radiotherapy, or when the ovaries are removed, often at the time of a hysterectomy.
Menopausal symptoms, which affect about 70% of women, are believed to be due to the changing hormone levels, particularly oestrogen, but many factors such as diet and exercise, lifestyle and other medication can influence the symptoms.
▪️Around 1 in 100 women experience the Menopause before 40 years of age
▪️On average, most symptoms last around 4 years from your last period.
▪️However, around 1 in every 10 women experience them for up to 12 years! 😱
Have you thought of trying acupuncture for menopausal symptoms or hormone balancing?
A 2015 review of 12 studies confirmed that “acupuncture improves hot flash frequency and severity, menopause-related symptoms, and quality of life (in the vasomotor domain) in women experiencing natural menopause.”
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