The Facts of Menopause
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The Facts of Menopause



Menopause happens. You may have been told by your physician that “it’s just a part of life,” BUT that doesn’t necessarily mean you have to suffer your way through it.

What exactly is Menopause?

Menopause occurs when the ovaries stop producing the high levels of female reproductive hormones needed to release an egg and prepare the body for pregnancy. The main hormone that sees a major shift is estrogen. Menopause is said to typically occur around the age of 50 and a woman is officially considered in menopause when she hasn't had a period for 12 months in a row.


What causes Menopause?

  • Natural decline in production of reproductive hormones in the body

  • Hysterectomy

  • Chemotherapy, radiation or other serious illnesses

  • Ovarian insufficiency

Symptoms of Menopause

  • Irregular periods

  • Decreased fertility

  • Vaginal Dryness. pain or inflammation

  • Hot Flashes, night sweats

  • Poor Sleep

  • Urinary complications

  • Moodiness

  • Lack of focus, mental clarity

  • Hair loss

  • Changes in libido

  • Increased belly fat



Stages of Menopause

1. Peri-menopause- This is the beginning stage where menstrual cycles are irregular but haven’t yet stopped.


2. Menopause- This stage is when a woman has had their final menstrual period. Most women will not be able to pinpoint this moment until they have been completely free of a period for an extended amount of time.

3. Post-menopause- The time after a woman has had NO cycle for at least a year.


After Menopause

The body begins to use energy differently, fat cells change, and women may gain weight more easily. You may experience changes in your bone or heart health, your body shape and composition, or your physical function.




Overcoming Menopause & Aging Healthy

Menopause can leave you feeling dull, drained, and down-right moody but the experts at Prosper Direct Health strive to combat all of the headaches that hormone imbalances can bring about by evaluating your whole body and also your lifestyle choices.


Prosper Direct Health can help re-establish the natural hormonal balance within your body through a variety of safe, FDA-approved hormone therapy treatment options and applications such as: creams, sublinguals, injections, and pellets.


Bio-identical hormone replacement therapies can help to relieve many irritating symptoms brought on by menopause.


If you are ready to put your body back into equilibrium and kiss menopause symptoms goodbye, Prosper Direct Health may have the therapies to help you!


Contact Prosper Direct Health today to set up a consultation and be on the right path for good health with Hormone Balance Therapies.


Call TODAY to start living a better, healthier life!



Prosper Direct Health

5402 Morganside Ave., Suite B

Sioux City, IA


Call 712-218-3743


Information originally posted by everydaywellness.org.

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