Menopause is a normal natural process that takes place 12 months post the last menstrual period. This indicates the ending of menstruation. It occurs between 40 and 50 years. Perimenopause is the period, which the body naturally switches to menopause. The level of estrogen decreases and it is characterized by increase in weight, hot flashes, changes in moods, vaginal dryness and sweating at night. However, not all women will experience this and the magnitude of the signs will differ (Blocker, 2016).
Surgical menopause happens when the ovaries are removed during surgery. This leads to the reduction of hormone levels resulting to hot flashes, shivers, fatigue and vaginal dryness (Weidman, 2010). Stress menopause is caused by high stress levels,
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Moreover, for a healthy heart, 8 ounces of fish is required per week. Reducing sodium intake is important because it reduces the occurrence of stroke, kidney damage and heart diseases.
Physical exercise is vital in middle aged and older adults since it assists in weight management, effects of illnesses is reduced, promotes good mood and is also good for the brain. Weight lifting, yoga, high impact chores like gardening, resistance training are a good choice of exercise. According to Centers for disease control and prevention 2015; 300 minutes per week of moderate impact activity such as brisk walking is required. Alternatively, 150 minutes weekly of high impact aerobic activity such as jogging or running is required. 2 days on activities that strengthen all muscle groups can be opted.
In conclusion, menopause is a natural process that can be managed. Well balanced nutrition can reduce the effects of the symptoms. Regulation of hormones can be assisted by herbal treatments, and regular exercise which also helps in maintaining weight. Stress reduction. Before embarking on exercise for middle aged and older adults, one has to consult his doctor for medical clearance, starting slow and sticking to a regular exercise
As my grandmother got older she went through many physical changes due to hormones in her body. At the age of 50 she went through menopause and this meant that there was many physical changes in her body like her periods started to become irregular and after a while would stop. The oestrogen hormone levels in women would decrease when they go through menopause. There are other symptoms which my grandmother experienced like:
Menopause is the time in a woman’s life when the ovaries stop producing the hormones estrogen and progesterone, and menstruation ceases. The absence of hormones and a monthly period prevents pregnancy from happening. Though many women mistake the years leading up to their last period as menopause, this, is perimenopause, the term used for the transition. Women may assume that pregnancy is not possible at any stage leading up to menopause, but this simply is not true. If you are still producing hormones to ovulate there is a chance of pregnancy, and contraception is still necessary. It is important that women at this stage in their reproductive health seek the advice of an OBGYN to discuss the need
I asked Barb, “what was menopause like for you?” Barb stated, “Menopause was really not hard for me and the only thing I experienced physically were hot flashes.” In our textbook it explains how
Middle-aged adults begin to show visible signs of aging. Vision usually changes and many who did not need corrective lenses or eyeglasses may find that they need them. Hearing loss begins, especially at the higher frequencies. Height begins with the maximum height from young adulthood but then begins to diminish. This process is more rapid in women who have osteoporosis. Changes occur in the nervous system and reaction time slows. The ability to perform complex tasks remains intact. Those in middle age usually begin to gain weight, 5–10 kg (10–20 lb) and experience a decline in strength and flexibility. Women in late middle age experience menopause. Menopause can have many side effects, some welcome and some not so welcome.[2] Menopause ends
Hot flushes and night sweats are the most common symptoms of menopause. Potential triggers such as caffeine, smoking, alcohol, an overheated room, the wrong clothing and spicy food can all exacerbate these and other menopause symptoms. Keep a diary of where you were and what you were doing and within a
Symptoms can emerge as the female body adjusts to the decrease in estrogen levels as a result of natural or surgical menopause. Conversely, some women may experience no symptoms where others may experience one or all. Inadequate estrogen levels can also contribute to changes in the vaginal and urinary tracts, which can cause painful intercourse and urinary infections. Symptoms may last for several months or years and have been reported to vary greatly in onset and severity. Fleeting hot flashes, night sweats, and fatigue are the most frequently communicated symptoms. Osteoporosis, a condition characterized by decrease in bone mass and density, causes the bones to become fragile and is a long-term condition associated with menopause.
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 mind and body should be regarded with the same credence that society attributes to the female menopause.
BOLDFlash’s Mobile Division is a cross-functional team. The cross-functional team will encourage diversity of opinion with a wide range of skills. The Internal Business Process Artifact give an impression that, the business processes are not well discussed and planned between other departments and each department works like a silo building. The departments which are working as a silo building will fail to collaborate with other departments and become inaccessible to other departments. The poor accessibility and poor communication between department result in duplicate efforts and it will affect the quality and productivity of the workforce.
3. Menopause happens when the ovaries no longer release an egg every month and menstruation stops.
Menopause is a transitional phase that every woman must endure. The affects that hormonal changes create during this transition can produce feelings of sadness and irritability. Menopause can be viewed as closing a chapter of life and eagerly awaiting the finale. A new beginning or a time of frustration; this transition can only be defined by the individual experiencing this phase.
Both people I interviewed had experienced primary aging in their life-time. Both adults had experienced loss—the male’s father had passed away six years ago and the female had long ago lost her parents and a few sisters. Additionally, at an advanced age, the female senior had experienced menopause. Over time, family loss is inevitable as there are not yet any technological advancements that allow people to live forever. For women, menopause is also inevitable, unless the women take certain drugs which can stimulate luteinizing and follicle-stimulating hormones. Unlike unavoidable changes due to aging which are characteristic of primary aging, secondary aging deals with environmentally induced changes that are somewhat avoidable. The female senior altered her once active lifestyle to be of a lighter schedule, watching television and checking her investments in the stock market while taking abbreviated walks outside for exercise. She does not go out
During the start of menopause, majority of women encounter assortment of indications because the production of estrogen and progesterone hormones in their body already declines. Since the hypothalamus, which is considered as the brain’s thermostat, is the one receiving assorted signs, it is the one responsible for causing abnormal development and tightening of the blood vessels, resulting to menopausal syndromes like extreme and unnerving heat or hot flashes. There are also minor factors that can contribute to the occurrence of hot flashes like way of life, environment and foods you consume. Despite the fact that diet plays an important function to the start of hot flashes, each woman encounters dissimilar food instigators. Contemplating on the kinds of foods
Prejudice is a hostile or negative attitude toward people who are in a distinguishable group that is based solely on their membership within that group. It has three components: cognitive, affective, and behavioral. The cognitive component of prejudice consist of stereotypes, generalizations about a group where characteristics are believed to be shared by all in the group. Examples of this would be believing that all Muslims are terrorists, all Asians must be smart, and all Americans are lazy. While stereotypes are used to save time and energy, they are sometimes wrong for the group and often wrong for individuals. The affective component involve the emotional/judgmental aspect of prejudice. It is based only on group membership and is typically negative. It is exhibited in fear, envy, pity, or disgust. The behavioral component consists of discrimination, which is when people are treated differently only because of their social group.
As Jacob fell into a deep slumber on a stormy night he heard a blast at his chamber door. He went to the door to check who it was, but no one was there. Instead a soggy envelope was at his door. It was mysteriously blank. He took it in his living room and set it next to the fire. He went to go back to bed when he heard mysterious voices. When he came to investigate, he saw the envelope next to the fireplace he opened it and it and written inside it said "Jacob come to the graveyard on Bloody Springs Lane and go on top of the far hill in the back of the graveyard.”
· Menopause is the time in a woman’s life when the function of the ovaries ceases.