Menopause marks the end of a woman’s menstrual cycle. This health condition is diagnosed once a woman has gone 12 months without a menstrual period. Menopause can happen when a woman is in her 40s or 50s. Menopause Treatment may include hormone therapy, vaginal estrogen, low-dose antidepressants, Gabapentin, Clonidine, and medications to prevent or treat osteoporosis.

Estrogen therapy can help decrease your risk of certain health conditions, including osteoporosis, stroke, dementia, and mood changes. Symptoms of menopause are irregular periods, vaginal dryness, hot flashes, chills, night sweats, and problems sleeping. Other symptoms are mood changes, weight gain, thinning hair, dry skin, and breast fullness loss.

To conclude, talk to your doctor or OBGYN and find out more about menopause and treatments available. Treating menopause can help alleviate many physical and mental symptoms and that can give you peace of mind.