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Menopause health: Experts address systemic impacts of hormonal changes
Medical experts and recent studies highlight the significant physiological and psychological impacts of menopause and perimenopause on women. The transition, often beginning in the 40s, involves a sharp decline in estrogen that affects multiple bodily systems.
Key health concerns include increased risks for bone density loss (osteoporosis), cardiovascular changes such as altered lipid profiles, and metabolic shifts like insulin resistance. Physical symptoms frequently reported include hot flashes, night sweats, sleep disturbances, and mood fluctuations. Additionally, dermatological changes such as thinning skin, increased sensitivity, and adult acne are common, while vaginal health may be impacted by dryness and discomfort.
Research also points to less discussed symptoms, such as bladder incontinence, which affects a significant percentage of women. Experts emphasize that while these changes are a natural biological process, they should not be dismissed as merely ‘aging.’ Medical professionals advocate for personalized care, including nutritional vigilance, physical activity, and, in some cases, hormone therapy to manage symptoms and protect long-term health.
Entities
Ana Sierra · International Menopause Society · Julia Sen · Nature Medicine · Omar Sefrioui · The Menopause Charity · Uri Alon · Vanderbilt Center for Women’s Health · Weizmann Institute of Science
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The study was published in the journal Nature Medicine on October 12. www.fehmarn24.de · www.kreiszeitung.de · www.merkur.de
- [DISPUTED] The study analyzed over 300 million laboratory tests from more than 1 million women. www.fehmarn24.de · www.kreiszeitung.de · www.merkur.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] Menopausal hormone therapy may mitigate the impact of these abrupt physiological changes. www.fehmarn24.de · www.kreiszeitung.de · www.merkur.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] Women experience an abrupt physiological transition at the onset of menopause. www.fehmarn24.de · www.kreiszeitung.de · www.merkur.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] The data used in the study spanned the years 1999 to 2024. www.fehmarn24.de · www.kreiszeitung.de · www.merkur.de