Postmenopause - Vital Hormone Clinic

What is postmenopause?

Postmenopause refers to the stage after menopause when a woman has gone 12 months without having her menstrual period. At this point, a woman's ovaries have stopped releasing eggs and producing hormones like estrogen and progesterone.

Some key features of postmenopause include:

• Permanent cessation of menstrual periods - Unlike perimenopause which is the transitional stage leading up to menopause, postmenopausal women no longer have periods.
• Changes in health risks - With the drop in estrogen, postmenopausal women have an increased risk for conditions like osteoporosis and heart disease. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is important.
• Symptoms - While every woman's experience is different, some common postmenopausal symptoms are hot flashes, vaginal dryness, trouble sleeping, and emotional changes. Symptoms often decrease in the years after menopause.
• Infertility - Postmenopausal women can no longer get pregnant naturally. This marks the official end of the reproductive years.

The transition through perimenopause and into postmenopause is a natural process for women as they age. While challenging at times, this new life stage also brings wisdom and perspective for many women. Maintaining health through diet, exercise, sleep, and regular checkups enables women to thrive after menopause.

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