{"id":157,"date":"2024-06-07T19:02:42","date_gmt":"2024-06-07T19:02:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/longevity.ee\/?page_id=157"},"modified":"2025-10-23T10:32:28","modified_gmt":"2025-10-23T10:32:28","slug":"menopaus","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/longevity.ee\/en\/naine\/menopaus\/","title":{"rendered":"Menopause"},"content":{"rendered":"

Menopause<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Menopause (also known as the \u201ctransition period\u201d or \u201cclimacteric\u201d) is a natural phase in a woman\u2019s life during which menstruation ceases and she is no longer fertile. Menopause is usually defined as the time when a woman has not had a menstrual period for 12 consecutive months. At any given moment, about 30% of the world\u2019s women are either peri- or postmenopausal. On average, women spend about 40% of their lifetime in postmenopause. Below, we list some key topics related to menopause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Definition and stages:<\/strong>:\n
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    • Perimenopause<\/strong> \u2013 The transition period before menopause, characterized by hormonal fluctuations.\nPerimenopause can begin as early as the mid-30s and last 4\u20138 years.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Menopause<\/strong>: The time when menstruation ends and a woman has had no menstrual periods for 12 consecutive months.\nMenopause typically begins around the age of 51, but it can start anytime between 45 and 55.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Postmenopause<\/strong>: The time after menopause.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Symptoms<\/strong>:\n
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      • Hot flashes<\/strong>: Sudden sensations of heat, often intense, usually strongest in the upper body.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Night sweats<\/strong>: Hot flashes occurring at night, causing sweating and sleep disturbances.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Irregular periods<\/strong>: Fluctuations in menstrual cycle length and flow before menopause.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Vaginal dryness<\/strong>: Reduced moisture and elasticity in vaginal tissues.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Mood changes<\/strong>: Increased likelihood of mood swings, depression, and anxiety.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Sleep problems<\/strong>: Difficulty falling or staying asleep.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Hormonal changes<\/strong>:\n
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        • Decline in estrogen and progesterone levels.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Effects on the endocrine system* and overall hormonal balance.
          * The endocrine system includes hormone-secreting cells, glands, receptors, tissues, organs, and corresponding chemical signaling molecules.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Health effects<\/strong>:\n
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          • Bone Health<\/strong>: Increased risk of osteoporosis and fractures due to reduced bone density.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Cardiovascular health<\/strong>: Higher risk of heart disease.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Weight gain<\/strong>: Changes in metabolism and body composition.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Management and treatment<\/strong>:\n
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            • Hormone replacement therapy (HRT)<\/strong>: Medications to replace estrogen and progesterone.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Non-hormonal treatments<\/strong>: Lifestyle changes, herbal remedies, and non-hormonal medications.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Diet and exercise<\/strong>: Importance of nutrition and physical activity in managing symptoms and maintaining health.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Psychological impact<\/strong>:\n
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              • Effects on mental health and overall well-being.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Importance of social support and counseling.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Sexual health<\/strong>:\n
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                • Changes in libido and sexual function.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Managing discomfort during intercourse.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Cultural and social perspectives<\/strong>:\n
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                  • Different cultural attitudes and beliefs about menopause.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Influence of societal views on women\u2019s experiences during menopause.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Long-term health considerations<\/strong>:\n
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                    • Monitoring and managing long-term health risks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • Preventive health measures and screenings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • Research and developments<\/strong>:\n
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                      • Ongoing studies on menopause and its effects.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      • New treatments and therapies in development.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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                        Menopaus Menopaus (tuntud ka kui “\u00fcleminekuaeg” v\u00f5i “kliimaks”) on naise elus loomulik faas, mille jooksul menstruatsioonid lakkavad ja naine ei ole enam viljakas. Menopausi m\u00e4\u00e4ratletakse tavaliselt kui aega, mil naisel ei ole olnud menstruatsiooni 12 j\u00e4rjestikust kuud. Igal ajahetkel on umbes 30% maailma naistest kas peri-v\u00f5i postmenopausis. Naised on keskmiselt 40% oma elueast postmenopausis. Loetleme […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":21,"menu_order":1,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"no-title-sticky-header","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-157","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"aioseo_notices":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/longevity.ee\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/157","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/longevity.ee\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/longevity.ee\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/longevity.ee\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/longevity.ee\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=157"}],"version-history":[{"count":17,"href":"https:\/\/longevity.ee\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/157\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":939,"href":"https:\/\/longevity.ee\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/157\/revisions\/939"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/longevity.ee\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/21"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/longevity.ee\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=157"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}