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EARLY
MENOPAUSE
- Just
like puberty, menopause is a normal part of life. It is really the
end of a long, slow process. When you are in your mid-30’s, your
ovaries begin to change how much estrogen and progesterone, two female
hormones, they make. These are both important for normal menstrual
cycles and successful pregnancy. Estrogen helps to keep bones healthy.
It may also have an effect on cholesterol levels in your blood, help
keep skin and arteries more elastic, and possibly help memory.
- Although
very rare before the age of 40, menopause can happen anytime from
your 30’s to your mid-50’s or even later. Smokers often
begin menopause earlier than non-smokers. If you have both ovaries
removed (bilateral oophorectomy) during a hysterectomy (removal of
the uterus), you may have the symptoms of menopause right away, no
matter your age. Once your uterus is removed, your periods will stop.
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ADULT
WEIGHT LOSS
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