In this page, you will find important topics discussed about women’s health.
Menopause
Overview & Facts: Menopause is the time in a woman’s life when her ovaries stop releasing eggs, therefore she stops menstruating (having monthly period). With the start of menopause, female hormones (estrogen and progesterone) levels drop significantly in the body and this decreased hormone level is associated with some symptoms. Menopause is a natural process in all women, and the average age is 51.
Before menopause start, women enter pre-menopause, which is the period of time several years prior to menopause. It usually starts when a woman is in her 40s. In pre-menopause, the ovaries gradually start producing lower levels of female hormones. Perimenopause lasts on average 4 years, but it can range anywhere from a few months to 10 years.
Bone & Heart Health
Overview & Facts: Women have greater risk of bone loss than men do after the age of 50. Women over 50 should do bone density tests with their doctor. Heart Disease is the leading cause of death of women in America. Coronary Heart Disease is caused by buildup of fats in the arteries over the years. When fat builds up blood flow in the artery can decrease and clots can form which can result into heart attack.
