Menopause

Menopause is the permanent termination of the menstrual cycle. Menopause may be caused by ovarian failure or surgical procedures to stop ovulation from occurring. Menopause traditionally ceases on its own around age 50 for most women. Menopause is the end of the reproductive phase for women. Signs and symptoms of menopause include, but are not limited to hot flashes and night sweats or vasomotor instability, mood changes such as nervousness, irritability, anxiety, and depression. Women who are experiencing menopause often experience insomnia. Due to the lack of estrogen production women often experience atrophy of the urogenital epithelium and surrounding skin. Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) is greater than or equal to 40 IU/l in menopausal women.