Menopause or menopause is a natural condition that occurs in all women as they age. Most women enter menopause between the ages of 45-56 (average 50-51). We enter menopause when we have not had a period for 1 year.
Menstruation is caused by the functioning of the ovaries. In each menstrual cycle, the ovaries are stimulated to develop egg follicles, which are female reproductive cells, and produce important hormones, estrogen and progesterone. Estrogen stimulates the growth of endometrial cells and thickens the uterine lining. When ovulation occurs, the ovaries produce progesterone, which causes the thick uterine lining to change appropriately to support the implantation of an embryo if fertilization occurs. However, if there is no implantation of an embryo, the endometrium will shed as a menstrual period. As women age, the function of the ovaries to produce eggs and hormones will gradually decrease. When menopause occurs, the function of the ovaries will stop. Therefore, there will be no production of estrogen to stimulate the growth of the uterine lining and no ovulation, resulting in a thin uterine cavity and no menstruation.
What are the effects of estrogen deficiency?
In addition to stimulating the growth of the endometrium, estrogen also stimulates the function of cells in many other body systems, including the cardiovascular system, nervous system, skeletal and muscular system, female reproductive system, and metabolism, etc.
Therefore, when estrogen is deficient, hot flashes, palpitations, sweating, irritability, insomnia, anxiety or depression, forgetfulness, abnormal blood lipid levels, แทงบอล UFABET ราคาดีที่สุด ไม่มีขั้นต่ำ increased coronary artery occlusion and myocardial ischemia. This is because estrogen helps the blood vessel walls to be flexible and reduces the adhesion of fat to the blood vessel walls, reducing bone mass leading to osteoporosis and an increased risk of bone fracture. If estrogen is deficient for a long time, it will cause vaginal dryness and lack of lubrication, resulting in pain during intercourse and decreased sexual desire, which may affect sexual activities and family relationships.
Why does menopause require treatment?
Although some postmenopausal women do not experience hot flashes, palpitations, sweating, irritability, insomnia, or have only minor symptoms, they can take care of themselves by wearing light and comfortable clothing, staying in a well-ventilated area, avoiding spicy foods, engaging in hobbies, or meditating to reduce anxiety or depression. However, some postmenopausal women experience quite a lot of these symptoms, or experience pain during intercourse due to vaginal dryness. They need to receive treatment, whether it be hormones or non-hormonal medications. In addition, estrogen deficiency increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and osteoporosis, which does not show any warning symptoms. However, bone fractures can occur even with minor injuries. We can diagnose osteoporosis early and can prevent it by changing eating habits, exercising, and daily life, as well as using hormone replacement therapy and taking vitamin and mineral supplements.