Question 1

could you tell me what happens during menopause?

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Menopause: Many things happen.  Menopause is defined as the cessation of menstrual periods for one year, then menopause begins.  Major hormonal changes occur to bring on menopause and a variety of symptoms can occur.  Metabolic changes occur in the body.

Question 2

is there anything to shrinking during menopause?

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Not sure: exactly what you are referring to, but spinal degenerative changes can cause the vertebral disc spaces to narrow, and loss of bone density can result in height loss of the vertebral bodies.  Both can contribute to a loss in your overall height.

Question 3

is diclofenac safe during lactation??

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No,would not use it: during  nursing. It has recently been shown to cause liver damage in people taking it.

Question 4

could ovulation occur during menopause?

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Maybe: Sometimes women seemingly go into menopause, stop having periods and have an elevated fsh (a hormone that goes up after menopause) and then unexpectedly have a few more periods again. Conceivably, they have ovulated again.

Question 5

how to gain energy to exercise during menopause?

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Exercise: Believe it or not, not exercising can make you feel tired. Muscles need to move or they start to ache. But the good news is that it doesn't take much activity to help you feel more energized. Have you tried taking a 10-minute walk? How do you feel afterward? If you find that walking makes you fatigued or out of breath, it's time to see your doctor.

Question 6

can a woman suddenly start to bleed during menopause?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Menopause is defined as no period of 1 year.  Many women go 10 months and then start to bleed which can be normal.  If you have gone some time without bleeding, i recommend you see your gynecologist to confirm there are no other causes of bleeding.  Other reasons can be change in meds, stress levels, weight changes and other hormonal changes.

Question 7

how much does sexual interest change during menopause?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes a lot: Due to all the changes a woman experiences with menopause, it is impossible to predict how it will affect sexual desire. Some women may experience increased desire without the worry of pregnancy or periods, others find their declining hormones and desire go together. Being in a supportive relationship helps; treatments are available if this is a problem.

Question 8

please suggest what foods can help you lose weight during menopause?

Accepted Answer

LO CARBS/HI PROTEIN: Many women also have low thyroid when they become menopausal, so their metabolism is slow and they do not burn their calories efficiently and can't lose weight despite proper diet and excercise. Pay attention to other symptoms of an underactive thyroid, because blood tests are not always diagnostic for this condition.

Question 9

is it normal to feel weepy and emotional all the time during 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 10

is it normal to get hot flashes during menopause? what do hot flashes feel like?

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Many women do: Some women don't, but hot flashes are very common in menopause (though there are many things that can cause hot flashes, that are not hormonal).  They feel like a sudden spreading heat sensation, along the skin surface, usually involving the head, neck, chest, ears, and often the skin flushes (turns red).

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