Systoms associated with the menopause

The menopause is a natural and irreversible process. When a women goes through the menopause usually in her fiftys, she will experience a number of biological changes. Typically, this will; involve a rapid decline in ovarian function and significantly reduced production of sex hormones known as principally oestrogens. The resulting amenorrhoea, permanent cessation of menstruation signals the end of a women's ability to have children.

The menopause symptoms which are most associated with the menopause are first its give a signs of menopause, the beginning of the peri-menopausal periods which the usually the start of irregular menstrual periods. This irregulars periods can last from a few months or to a few years.

This also associated with hormonal change can have a profound effect on the neuoendocrine system and can induce hot flushes, night sweats, palpitations, insomnia, loss of energy and libido(sex drive), mood changes, anxiety and irritability. In many women these systoms have significant effects on daily life and on their overall quality of life.