Question 1

are ovaries necessary after menopause?

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

Question 2

how common are mild cramps after menopause?

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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 3

what happens to ovulated egg after menopause?

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

Question 4

does a fibroid tumorstill grow after menopause?

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They slow down...: Fibroids - benign growths of the uterus - tend to grow unil a woman reaches menopause. At menopause, fibroids tend to stop growing. And depending on their size, they may disappear altogether. Talk with your doctor for specific answers about your body, though! lgromkomd.

Question 5

is brown discharge years after menopause normal?

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No: Brown discharge suggests light bleeding that is not normal years after menopause. You need a complete exam, possibly ultrasound and biopsy of the linning of the uterus.

Question 6

how long does it take fibroid to shrink after menopause?

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Variable: Reduction in size for fibroids is desirable although that is not the basis for treatment. Symptoms are why someone with fibroids is treated. The most common symptoms with fibroids are heavy bleeding, pelvic pain, and increased urinary frequency. If you're post-menopausal, bleeding no longer an issue. Other 2 should start to go away over time; if not you could consider uterine fibroid embolization.

Question 7

what personal fitness plan must i follow after menopause?

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One that you'll do: The best exercise routine is the one you like to do. To find the best personal plan for you might require hiring a personal trainer. It depends on what you're used to doing and what your goals are. National guidelines for adults recommend a minimum of 150 min/wk of moderate-intensity or 75 min'/wk of high-intensity exercise and strength training twice a week.

Question 8

how frequently must i examine my breasts after menopause?

Accepted Answer

Breast: At least once a month.

Question 9

what would cause pink tinged toilet paper after menopause?

Accepted Answer

It could be due to : Spotting from vaginal dryness ,however if this never happened. And suddenly seems to be a pattern , I would get an exam to make sure it's not uterine bleeding.Uterine bleeding could be a sign of a more serious problem ; such as uterine cancer.

Question 10

could you tell me ways to increase my libido after menopause?

Accepted Answer

Varies: After menopause the decreased estrogen level is the most common cause of decreased libido.  Replacing the estrogen will help most women, when that doesn't help some women will benefit from adding supplemental testosterone.

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