The phase of a woman's life called menopause can bring with it a wide variety of challenges to overcome. Hot flashes, weight gain, mood swings, and changes in sex drive affect many women as their hormone levels fluctuate. You may wonder whether your symptoms are actually related to changing hormone levels or if there are other factors at play. Maybe you really don't know what to expect during this time of life at all! Keep reading for answers to some of the most common menopause questions.
Read more in Your Guide for Menopause & Hot Flash Treatment OptionsSources:
Answers to Your Most Common Menopause Questions. Endocrine Web. Retrieved November 19, 2015. http://www.endocrineweb.com/conditions/menopause/menopause-faq
Menopause and Perimenopause - Home Treatment. WebMD. Retrieved November 19, 2015. http://www.webmd.com/menopause/tc/menopause-and-perimenopause-home-treatment
Menopause: Managing Symptoms through Diet. MedicineNet. Retrieved November 19, 2015. http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=59895
Frequently Asked Questions. The North American Menopause Society. Retrieved November 19, 2015. http://www.menopause.org/for-women/sexual-health-menopause-online/frequently-asked-questions
Weight Gain and Menopause. Healthline. Retrieved November 19, 2015. http://www.healthline.com/health/menopause/weight-gain#1
Reviewed November 20, 2015
By Philip Sarrel, M.D. and Lorna Sarrel, M.S.
Your Guide for Menopause & Hot Flash Treatment Options
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