Question 1

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.

Question 2

can there be ovary pain after menopause?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Women might experience ovarian pain due to ovarian cysts, endometriosis, adhesions (scar tissue) or even cancer in menopause.  Since a normal ovulation is not a cause of pain in menopause, it is very important to have pelvic pain evaluated by your gynecologist.

Question 3

can your teeth become loose after menopause?

Accepted Answer

No: After menopause  teeth does not become loose, unless you have disease of the gums or other dental problem.

Question 4

vaginal odor after menopause? should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It can still mean a vaginal and therefore worth getting checked for.  However, there is a condition known as atrophic vaginitis, an behave like an infection - discharge, itching, painful sex - but a consequence of drying of the vaginal mucosa because of the lack of secretions due to dramatic decrease of estrogen after menopause.

Question 5

why should vitamins with iron be avoided after menopause?

Accepted Answer

Iron accumulates: When you are menstruating every month you lose red blood cells which contain iron, so iron rich foods and sometimes iron supplements are good. Too much iron can damage cells, so when you aren't disposing of excess iron through menstruation, it can accumulate. That's why post menopause you should not take iron supplements unless you are anemic.

Question 6

water flowing out of vagina after menopause. please help ?

Accepted Answer

Need to be evaluated: There are several possibilities for what you are experiencing; this could be caused by a vaginal infection, urinary incontinence or rarely pathology in the uterus or even fallopian tubes; you need to be evaluated by your gynecologist and you might need a pelvic ultrasound.

Question 7

does anyone know about symptoms of hyperthyroidism after menopause?

Accepted Answer

Mostly the same: Mostly the same as before menopause.  After menopause, of course, there would not be a change in menstrual pattern.  Also because of hormone changes with menopause, things like irritability and feeling hot all the same may be worse.  Other symptoms like heart racing, shakiness, and getting short of breath with exercise would most likely be the same.

Question 8

should i take an iron supplement after age fifty and after menopause?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: Some women benefit from iron while menstruating to keep blood count up to counteract menstrual blood loss. 
Unless you are anemic for other reasons, there is no reason to routinely take iron supplements. This is assuming of course that you eat a well rounded diet with some red meat or green leafy vegetables.

Question 9

what is better for after menopause: receive estrogens in a known dose or eat foods rich in phytoestrogens but of unknown dose?

Accepted Answer

Menopause: Eat foods first. If that does not meet your goal, then consider the estrogens.

Question 10

my doc said i need to reduce calories after menopause. if i eat 2300 calories/day at age 46, how many should i eat at 52 to stay the same weight?

Accepted Answer

Figure it out: You can figure it out. Reduce your calories by increments of 200 until your weight is stable. Unfortunately there is no specific calorie recommendation. You can use a calorie tracker like myfitnesspal.

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