Beruflich Dokumente
Kultur Dokumente
Table of Contents
AN INTRODUCTION TO MENOPAUSE . . . . . . . . . 2
Osteoporosis, cardiovascular
disease, and urinary incontinence
STAYING HEALTHY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
If
Menopause
AN INTRODUCTION TO
AN INTRODUCTION TO MENOPAUSE
The
menopausal transition
Menopausal
Tr a n s i t i o n
First Period
Average
Age*
Menstrual
Cycles
Signs and
Symptoms
Postmenopause
Final Period
9-15
16-30
31-42
Variable
Regular
Regular
Early transition
40s
Late transition
late 40s,
early 50s
Lengths of cycles
2 or more
vary increasingly skipped periods
Fertility
progressively
declining
Hot flashes,
irritability,
and sleep
disturbance.
Bone loss
begins.
51
50s
and
beyond
No
period**
No
periods
Same as
previous
Vaginal dryness,
bone loss. Hot flashes
can persist. For a few
women, hot flashes
continue into their
60s and 70s.
*These are average ages. Women vary a great deal in the age at which they go through each of these stages.
**Menopause is said to have occurred after twelve months without a period.
Copyright 2007 by the American Society for Reproductive Medicine. All rights reserved. No part of this presentation may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying,
recording or by any information storage and retrieval system without permission in writing from the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, 1209 Montgomery Highway, Birmingham, AL 35216.
menopause.
AN INTRODUCTION TO MENOPAUSE
TO NATURAL MENOPAUSE
missed periods.
CHANGES IN HORMONE
L E V E L PAT T E R N S
OVER SIX MONTHS
Premenopause (180 days)
Estrogen
Progesterone
FSH
LH
In the past when menopausal symptoms developed before age 40, it was
igns
OF THE MENOPAUSAL
TRANSITION
OTHER CHANGES
growing older.
it as something to remember.
10
W H AT Y O U
CAN DO FOR
Hot Flashes
AND OTHER
MENOPAUSAL
SYMPTOMS
11
flashes.
menopausal symptoms.
HOT FLASHES AND NIGHT SWEATS
Dont smoke.
12
W H AT YO U C A N D O F O R M E N O PA U SA L S Y M PT O M S
13
and progesterone.
needed.
14
W H AT YO U C A N D O F O R M E N O PA U SA L S Y M PT O M S
VAGINAL DRYNESS
dose of estrogen.
15
SLEEP PROBLEMS
16
counter medicines.
approaching menopause.
17
Postmenopausal
H E A LT H CO N C E R N S
18
P O S T M E N O PA U S A L H E A LT H CO N C E R N S
OSTEOPOROSIS
Bone With
Osteoporosis
include:
early menopause
smoking
19
C A LC I U M A N D V I TA M I N D
Recommendations for Women from the
National Academy of Sciences, 2010*
Calcium:
1,200 mg (milligrams)
not more than 2,000 mg
20
P O S T M E N O PA U S A L H E A LT H CO N C E R N S
CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE
21
22
Goal
Total Cholesterol
Goals vary:
Less than 100 mg/dL, optimal
100 to 129 mg/dL, near optimal/ above optimal
130 to 159 mg/dL, borderline high
160 to 189 mg/dL, high
190 mg/dL and above, very high
Triglycerides
Blood Pressure
Waist Measurement
Exercise
P O S T M E N O PA U S A L H E A LT H CO N C E R N S
type 2 diabetes.
23
Being physically active at least 30 minutes almost every day will help lower your
First walk up
one flight of
shopping, dont
closest parking
spacechoose
during cooking.
one farther
24
P O S T M E N O PA U S A L H E A LT H CO N C E R N S
URINARY PROBLEMS
25
StayingHealthy
26
S TA Y I N G H E A LT H Y
GOOD NUTRITION
27
HEALTH CARE
28
S TA Y I N G H E A LT H Y
medicines like aspirin, antacids, or antihistamines. Some of these may change how your
prescription medicines work; others might
not be safe for you to use at all.
If your health care professional prescribes
a medicine, take it as directed. Make sure
you understand the possible side effects of
the prescribed medicines. Some drug stores
29
30
S TA Y I N G H E A LT H Y
Are older
Are overweight
31
32
S TA Y I N G H E A LT H Y
medical research?
Research is ongoing in many places.
One way people can help with medical
research is to take part in a clinical
study or trial. A clinical study or trial is
33
Remember...
The menopausal transition is a natural stage for every woman who
is in her forties or fifties. If you have no symptoms or if you arent
bothered by the symptoms you have, there is nothing you need do.
But, if hot flashes, night sweats, or vaginal dryness are making you
uncomfortable, talk to your doctor about ways you can get relief.
Mid-life can be an exciting period in your life. It is a time of change
physical changes, of course, but possibly emotional and social
adjustments, too. It might also be a time of acceptanceof these
changes and of your evolving roles in life. This is also a time of
opportunity and promisea chance to make healthy changes in your
lifestyle that will allow you to get the most out of the rest of your life.
So, dont look back. This is the time to explore your world,
expand your horizons, and learn more about yourself.
Its time to enjoy yourself, friends
and family, and your life!
Information
FOR MORE
35
36
F O R M O R E I N F O R M AT I O N
37
National I
January 2008
Reprinted August 2010
Publication No. 08-6143