Postmenopause

What is postmenopause?

Postmenopause refers to the time after a woman's final menstrual period. By medical definition, a woman has reached postmenopause when she has not had a period for 12 consecutive months. The average age for the menopause transition is 51, so most women reach postmenopause in their early 50s.

Some key things to know about this stage of life:

• Hormonal changes: With the end of menstrual cycles, a woman's body produces much less estrogen and progesterone. This leads to symptoms like hot flashes, trouble sleeping, vaginal dryness, and mood changes for some women.


• Health risks: The hormone changes of postmenopause can increase a woman's risk for certain health conditions. These include osteoporosis, heart disease, and urinary incontinence. Getting adequate calcium intake and staying physically active can help minimize bone loss.


• Emotional changes: Some women may experience depression, anxiety, irritability or reduced libido during postmenopause. Lifestyle measures like exercise, stress management, and counseling can help. If symptoms are severe, hormone therapy may provide relief.


• Early menopause: Menopause before age 45 is considered premature or early menopause. Women in this category have unique health risks and may benefit from hormone therapy until the average age of menopause.

The trusted professionals at Vitality Hormone Clinic can provide personalized guidance tailored to your symptoms and health history during the postmenopausal transition.Vitality Hormone Clinic.com to learn more about minimising the discomforts of menopause with bioidentical hormone therapy, nutrition plans, fitness guidance and stress management techniques.

As you embrace this new phase of womanhood, focus on nurturing your physical and emotional health. Keep an open dialogue with your healthcare provider about any concerns related to postmenopause, such as changes that affect your quality of life. Support is available to help ease the adjustment.