Question 1

why don't hot flashes stop after menopause? i've had hot flashes for almost ten years now, even though my periods stopped eight years ago. menopause is over, so why am i still having symptoms?

Accepted Answer

I : I am sorry you are going through this.  You may want to consider seeing a gynecologist, as there are treatments available for severe menopause symptoms.  Some women respond to healthy diet and exercise, but some women need medical intervention for their severe symptoms.

Question 2

can i have a baby after menopause?

Accepted Answer

Depends: You are not able to have a baby who is bioligically related to you as you are not able to develop eggs for fertilization.  However, it is possible to be a surrogate mother using another woman's egg for fertilization.  This does not mean that it is medically advisable or optimal.

Question 3

is it normal to have dryness after menopause?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely!: One of the more common and aggravating problems after menopause are vaginal changes. Decreased estrogen causes dryness and thinning of the vaginal skin. The muscles can also get weak. Symptoms a dryness, sometimes itching, pain with sex and even urinary incontinence. Lubricants can help. Topical estrogen is also appropriate if symptoms are especially annoying. Good luck.

Question 4

could you tell me what happens to a women after menopause?

Accepted Answer

Menopause: Menopause is defined as the normal ending of the menstrual cycle after one year without a period. The ovaries stop producing eggs and hormones. So women can no longer conceive after menopause and decreasing hormone levels can cause symptoms of aging, hot flashes, mood changes, skin changes less libido and vaginal dryness. Symptoms can be treated with both traditional and natural approaches.

Question 5

what symptoms might i have before and after menopause occurs?

Accepted Answer

Hot flashes : Menopause means your periods have stopped, in the context of falling estrogen levels.  This happens around age 51-52 for most women.  You might experience hot flashes, especially at night, and vaginal dryness.

Question 6

why did my bust size increase so much after menopause?

Accepted Answer

Two Possible Reasons: The two most common reasons for this are when women take hormones post-menopause and weight gain after menopause.  If breasts are tender, this is not normal, and should be investigated.  Also I assuming that mammograms remain normal.
In my patients, we do sensitive salivary hormone testing and only give back what is missing for symptom relief while rechecking levels along the way.

Question 7

what are the symptoms of endometriosis after menopause?

Accepted Answer

The same: Endometriosis can cause problems in about 10% of post-menopausal and the symptoms are usually very much like those that are experienced prior to menopause, although obviously pain with the periods does not occur.

Question 8

are ovaries necessary after menopause?

Accepted Answer

No: Hi. No, they don't serve any purpose after menopause.

Question 9

how common are mild cramps after menopause?

Accepted Answer

Not menopause?: At age 42, hopefully the diagnosis of menopause (defined as no period for 12 months) has been sorted out completely.  If you are having cramping, then given your age and presumption of premature menopause, that this should warrant an evaluation to make sure that something else is not going on.  Make sure they do an ultrasound!

Question 10

what happens to ovulated egg after menopause?

Accepted Answer

There are no more: ovulated eggs after menopause. The eggs will become old with time and eventually won't be viable.

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