Claudette V. McFarquhar
RN, PhD Adult Education Leadership
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Menopause- Why Am I So Irritable?
Menopause is described as a condition rather than a disease. It is frequently referred to as a “Woman’s Issue.” Few, if any woman would admit anticipating its onset, although most women are aware of its unavoidable arrival. Beginning between the ages of 40 and 55 years, (and even as early as the 30’s for some women), the activity of the hormones estrogen and progesterone begin to decrease. This might occur slowly, in a natural expected sequence, or suddenly if the ovaries are surgically removed.
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Is My Breast Pain Due to Menopause?
You hear countless stories, tales, and anecdotes about menopause. All stem from individual real life experiences. None will be so real to you until you come face to face with the situation yourself. The researched data records 34 menopausal symptoms. While most women will hear of most of them, it is quite doubtful whether any one woman will experience every symptom. Further, while your symptom(s) might be quite similar to that of your mother, sister, or friend, your particular experience might be unique to you.
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3 Ways To Look Great After Menopause
Menopause is a mile stone achievement. It occurs around the age of 45 to 55 years, but can begin as early as the late 30’s. Women are not truly menopausal until they have gone 12 straight months without a period. Menopause, however, is not straight forward. You will go through several stages, changes, and feelings of pre-menopause, peri-menopause, and menopause; then comes post-menopause.
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Mood Swings Why Menopausal Women Have Mood Swings?
The discomfort of menopause and mood swings is one of the most surreal emotional states experienced by some menopausal women. While menopause in it self is not a disease, its accompanying symptoms, often have some women feeling as if they are ill. The fluctuating hormones – estrogen and progesterone are responsible for women questioning their sanity and well being. The frequent mood swings, for example, which have them feeling as if they are on a roller coaster ride, have some women asking, what are these, and why am I having them? Emotional Roller Coaster
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Why Am I Having Allergies During Menopause?
Menopausal changes that occur during change of life have been linked to over 34 symptoms, some of which are quite unusual. Unlike the familiar menopausal symptoms of hot and cold flashes, heavy unusual sweating, irritability, mood swings, and lapses in memory, for example, many menopausal women are experiencing unexpected allergic reactions. And so, instead of seeking relief from the predictable symptoms, some women find themselves asking, "Why am I having allergies during menopause? Change of Life Reactions to Substances And Pollensr
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Embrace Menopause: Change Your Life
During puberty the levels of estrogen and progesterone increase. These hormones cause menstruation to occur and continue to increase throughout the woman's reproductive years. During this phase of the woman's life, she is able to bear children. On the other hand, as the woman matures beyond the childbearing years, usually 40's to 50's, there is a gradual natural decline in estrogen and progesterone levels, which eventually brings an end to menstruation and fertility.
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Celebrate Menopause – It’s Been Earned
Menopause is experienced about mid-life. The change is due to decreased hormonal levels of estrogen and progesterone. It is one of several normal biological milestones, of which the matured women should be proud. The matured woman should celebrate menopause as a badge of honor, because it's been earned. Further, sharing the experience of menopause with other matured women might help them cope with their own menopausal experiences.
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