· Menopause is the time in a woman’s life when the function of the ovaries ceases. The ovary, or female gonad, is one of a pair of reproductive glands in women. · The process of menopause does not occur overnight, but rather is a gradual process. This so-called perimenopausal transition period is a different experience for each woman. · The average age of menopause onset is 51 years old. There is no single method to predict when a woman will experience menopause. · The age at which
Menopause is a rite of passage that many women either mourn or celebrate. The reasons behind the emotions are as varied as the women that have them. Most women are not truly prepared for the changes that take place during menopause; and some women are not aware of the magnitude of the changes to come. Unlike the rite of passage for young women into puberty, where the changes in her body are openly explained and celebrated; that kind of conversation and celebration does not happen for most women
to the bathroom are only some symptoms that women may experience in a significant change in their end of life of reproductive years known as menopause when the menstruation cycle ceases (Karla, Agarwal & Magon, 2012). The summary of the scenario that will be discussed during this paper involves a 50 year old women, named Maureen who is going through menopause and has she tends to over
swings • Trouble sleeping If so, you may (or may not, don’t take my word for it) be experiencing the symptoms of menopause? You’re probably thinking “Oh no! That sounds serious! what is menopause?” well I can assure you that it has nothing to do with having to
considered the leading cause of menopause or the end of a female’s childbearing years. Perimenopausal symptoms are similar to menopausal symptoms, but a patient’s life is really impacted due to the decreased risk of having children. The PICOT for this capstone is: In perimenopausal symptom females (P), who use holistic herbal therapies (I) compared to similar groups who use contemporary therapies (C) will show an improved quality of life and decreased negative menopause symptoms (O) over a six month
Male Menopause: Fact or Fiction? "Male menopause is a lot more fun than female menopause. With female menopause you gain weight and get hot flashes. Male menopause - you get to date young girls and drive motorcycles." (11) While 'male menopause' has provided both sexes a variety of jokes and frustration, there are researchers and scientists studying the alleged condition with great seriousness. Those who support the existence of male menopause feel strongly that its affects on the male
helps women understand the concerns of menopause. She breaks down the traditional beliefs, myths and fears of menopause with the different life styles and geographical location that one lives in. She helps define the cause, effects and treatments of menopause. There are many beliefs when it comes to menopause. We need women to overcome the mythology from what surrounds their ageing. For each myth there is a reason that has evolved women to fear menopause. Often women forget that each one of them
for them. In a very thorough assessment I will gain information in regards to possible Osteoporosis. To help collect data in exploring the possibility of menopause I would ask M.B. three questions: 1. To start out I would need to ask when the first day of her last menstrual cycle was and if she’s been experiencing any irregularities. “Menopause starts gradually and is usually associated with changes in menstruation, including menstrual flows that are increased, decreased, and/or irregular.” (Lewis
those suffering from hypothyroidism (Cygan and Rucker, 1983, p. 232). In case of menopausal women suffering from symptoms like hot flushes and night sweats, estrogen replacement therapy has largely helped in relieving the unpleasant symptoms of menopause (Barrett-Connor, 1998, p. 457). In othe... ... middle of paper ... ...w Jersey: Humana Press Inc. Cygan, R., & Rucker, L. (1983). Thyroid hormone replacement. Western Journal of Medicine, 1(2), 550-554. “Hormone Replacement Therapy Side Effects”
and strokes. Concerns about the findings discovered in the clinical and observation trials performed on MHT, have left some doctors and women hesitant in utilizing MHT to combat menopausal symptoms. Menopause, also know as “the change” is a normal stage in the life cycle of aging women. During menopause a women’s body slowly produces less of the two female hormones, estrogen and progesterone. Estrogen promotes the normal development of the female breast and uterus, controls the ovulation cycle, and
and strokes. Concerns about the findings discovered in the clinical and observation trials performed on MHT, have left some doctors and women hesitant in utilizing MHT to combat menopausal symptoms. Menopause, also know as “the change” is a normal stage in the life cycle of aging women. During menopause a women’s body slowly produces less of the two female hormones, estrogen and progesterone. Estrogen promotes the normal development of the female breast and uterus, controls the ovulation cycle, and
Certain feelings of fear and confusion are normal in midlife. However, if they are creating an excessive amount of emotional turmoil it is advised that you speak with a counselor or therapist. Midlife Crisis Causes Often our westernized cultures tend to portray those who are older as boring, lifeless, intellectually lacking, and out-dated. While youth is heralded as being the perfect state. In western cultures especially, the wisdom of those who are older, their skills and life experience is greatly
Can escitalopram help women with menopause reduce hot flashes frequency? Menopause naturally occurs in women at a median age of 51 years old due to deficiencies in hormones from ovarian loss of function.1 Some of the most common symptoms of menopause are vasomotor hot flashes and night sweats. The goal of therapy is symptom and quality of life improvement while minimizing side effects. As long as no contraindications are present, the recommended treatment for menopausal vasomotor hot flashes is
Menopause is a natural function of the female body that every woman will reach during midlife. Many women dread reaching menopause since it has an association of “becoming old”. Some feel that they are no longer of value as they are no longer childbearing. Yet, does it have to be this way? Is it possible, with knowledge and support, that women do not have to suffer all the symptoms that menopause could bring. The symptoms of menopause vary from woman to woman. They include, but are not limited
Uterine cancer is an important women health problem developing rapidly, killing over 200,000 women each year. No one has discovered the actual cause, but there is a leading factor that has great suspicions to what is causing this cancer to grow rapidly. The history of endometrial cancer is very vague, but there are a lot of factors and facts from previous patients that need to be concerned. From the sources that I have research, there was not a definite name that individuals could say discovered
The Reproductive System Its Functions And Disorders. The reproductive system is the part of the human body that is necessary to continue the human existent. Reproduction in humans normally would begin by a male and female having sexual intercourse with each other. Men and women are both unique in the way their bodies and are formed and developed. Men and women both go through the most changes during their adolescent years when they begin going through puberty. Puberty normally begin in a male
wake up in the middle of the night dreaming I was caught in an inferno, immediately followed by a chill and a desperate need to pee. Another kid, this time a cute little ob-gyn who looked twelve, told me I was having night sweats because of peri-menopause. Sheesh. The final insult was when an
AMENORRHEA PRIMARY Overview Amenorrhea is the term for a woman missing a month to month menstrual period. Not having a period of half a pregnancy or after menopause is ordinary. Whatever the reason, the missing periods at some other time may be a side effect of a medication problem. There are two types of amenorrhea. Amenorrhea Essential is the point at which a woman starts her menstrual cycle by age 16. Auxiliary amenorrhea is the point where a woman loses its month for months for three months
Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding Nurse practitioners in primary care will often be presented by a woman having dysfunctional uterine bleeding (DUB). This difficult to diagnose condition can be complex. According to Schuiling & Likis it accounts for one third of all annual gynecologic visits (2013, p. 610). The terms abnormal uterine bleeding and dysfunctional uterine bleeding has fallen out of favor and anovulatory uterine bleeding has become the standardized terminology. Because many clinicians still
repeat them. Her voice is pious, condescending, the voice of those whose duty it is to tell us unpleasant things for our own good. . . . All of us here will lick you into shape, says Aunt Lydia, with satisfied cheer." Women that have passed their menopause or are infertile called ‘Aunts’ were chosen to train the Handmaids since, being women, they would be more trusted by the Handmaids. The Aunts try to convince the Handmaids that society as they now know it is much better than before. They argue that