Menopause Facts

• Menopause comes from the Greek words Meno = monthly and Pausis = to stop.
• Menopause is universally experienced by all women.
• Generally, women will experience menopause between the ages of 45 and 55.
• During menopause the body's levels of oestrogen and progesterone are drastically reduced.
• Reduced oestrogen and progesterone can cause irregularity of menstrual flow, hot flushes, irritability, mood swings, vaginal dryness, low libido, depression and weight gain.
• Women who are thin tend to experience menopause at an earlier age than larger women.
• Osteoporosis is a serious health risk for women in their post-menopausal years.
• High cholesterol and heart disease are serious health risks for post-menopausal women.
• Foods and beverages including caffeine, alcohol and refined sugars may increase the severity of hot flushes and other symptoms.
• Current medical research suggests a total calcium intake of 1500 mg/day may protect against post-menopausal bone loss.
• The hormone oestrogen is related the menstrual cycle, however, it also acts on many other organs in the body. 
• Oestrogen receptors are found in all cells of the body, notably the skin, bones and mucous membranes of the body.
• HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy) can reduce some symptoms of menopause.
• There are two forms of HRT; oestrogen-only or combined. 
• Combined HRT contains both oestrogen and progesterone.
• HRT increases the risk of stroke, deep vein thrombosis DVT and pulmonary embolism.
• Combine HRT has been associated with an increased risk of breast cancer.
• Oestrogen-only HRT has been associated with an increased risk of endometrial and ovarian cancer.

Moontides offers a 'Managing Menopause Naturally' workshop that provides detailed diet and lifestyle considerations plus information on the safety and benefits of current natural products available.

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