Menopause Questions
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FAQ: Is Depression a Normal Part of Menopause?
No, depression isn't a normal part of menopause. Depression, although all too common, is never normal. Depression is an illness. -
Is hormone replacement therapy a possibility after treatment for breast cancer?
HORMONE REPLACEMENT THERAPY AFTER CURATIVE CANCER THERAPY, ESP 5 YEARS SINCE THE TREATMENT, IS A DEFINITE POSSIBILITY, BUT ITS USE MUST BE HIGHLY MONITORED AND USED IN ONLY SELECT SITUATIONS. A FEW ADDITIONAL PIECES OF INFORMAION ARE ALSO HELPFUL, INCLUDING THE ONCO- DX LEVEL, THE FACT OF WHETHER THE... -
Is artificial menopause directly related for joint pain?
Menopause is caused naturally by a decline in the hormone estrogen as you age. By "artifical menopause", you must be talking about estrogen loss from a hysterectomy (with removal of ovaries), or from cancer treatments (like chemotherapy and radiation). -
Could my cramps be a symptom of ovarian cancer or menopause?
I read your question. I understand that your menstrual cramps are worse, which is a change for you. Menopause usually doesn't cause menstrual cramps at mid-cycle. Ovarian cysts or endometriosis are more likely to cause the cramping pain you describe than ovarian cancer. If you are really worried, you should go to the gynecologist and get checked out... -
Is it true that a woman's body changes after chemo?
Chemotherapy is intended to be a short-term treatment, and your body should return to normal afterwards. However, some types of chemotherapy can have long-term effects, particularly those that affect the hormonal system. Some women who take chemotherapy drugs that suppress estrogen, for example, go... -
My menstrual cycle lasted for 11 days. Is this normal for breast cancer patients who still have a cycle?
If your oncologist is telling you your blood counts are normal, that’s a good sign, however, an oncologist is not a gynecologist. It’s common that your menstrual cycle would be influenced by different treatments including hormonal therapy or chemotherapy used with breast cancer. -
Do I have a lowered risk of heart disease if I underwent surgical menopause?
Reading your question, I looked for the article you read. I believe it is from the journal "Menopause" published online 2/24/11. It was a study of 60,000 postmenopausal (naturally) women: -
Can you get pregnant during menopause?
Yes, it is possible to get pregnant while going through menopause, and particularly perimenopause. A woman is not truly considered menopausal unless she has had 12 continuous months with no menstrual cycle, but some women consider themselves menopausal prior to that time... -
Can menopause make you nauseous?
Menopause usually does not cause nausea in women. The nausea experienced in cases of menopause is from hormonal changes, much like the nausea experienced during pregnancy. There are many herbal remedies that help with this, along with many over the counter medicines to stave off the nausea effects... -
What are the stages of menopause?
There are four stages. They are premenopause which is the time when women are actually menstauting still. Then there is perimenopause where the body stops having mensteraution. Usually this takes place around forty five to sixty years old and can happen anywhere in that range. During peromenopause you can still have some mensteration... -
Can prednisone start menopause?
Prednisone is a type of drug called a glucocorticoid that helps relieve allergic systems and inflammations by lowering the immune system's response to various triggers. It is used to treat respiratory diseases like asthma, some blood conditions, arthritis, eye conditions, gastrointestinal diseases and other autoimmune diseases... -
Can menopause make you sick?
The hot flashes from menopause may cause you to feel sick to your stomach and dizzy. Dress in layers, so you can remove clothing when you get too warm. And drink plenty of cool water. Spicy foods, alcohol, tight clothing and hot humid weather are some common triggers. -
Can you get a false positive pregnancy test due to...
This answer is incorrect. Menopause can cause "pituitary hcg". It can in fact cause a false positive result. -
Can strenuous exercise initiate menopause early?
For many women, irregular periods is one of the symptoms of menopause. More specially, the time when a woman begins to experience hormone changes and irregular periods is called perimenopause. A woman is in menopause when it has been 12 months since their last menstrual cycle. Strenuous exercise can cause irregular periods in woman... -
Can menopause cause nausea?
When a woman enters menopause there will be significant changes in her hormonal levels which can trigger many kinds of ailments. Many doctors will prescribe medication to help alleviate the symptoms. Often times this medication will have many side effects which includes nausea. -
Does menopause cause your hair to fall out?
Yes, menopause can cause your hair to fall out. Hair loss is usually related to hormone changes and during menopause your hormones are changing constantly. Your hair may begin to fall out as your levels of estrogen decrease during menopause... -
Does early menses mean early menopause?
Menopause is the end of your period permanently. The ending of your period affects each one differently. For many women, menopause has a large impact on their well being. They experience hot flashes, night sweats and other symptoms. Not all women experience these symptoms. I went into menopause at age 40... -
Do you need progesterone after surgical menopause?
Yes, you will most likely need progesterone after surgical menopause. Most women who go through surgical menopause will also need some estrogen replacement as well because the ovaries have been removed. With natural menopause the ovaries will still produce some estrogen allowing those women to not need to take extra estrogen... -
Does chia seed help with menopause?
Chia seeds have omega 3 fatty acids that your body needs. They are high in calcium and expand up to 9 times when they dissolve in food, making you feel fuller quicker. They are also high in fiber and help with food digestion. They help with thyroid problems. -
Can you go through menopause twice?
While very rare a woman can indeed go through menopause twice. A plausible scenario would be the woman becomes ill when she was younger and the course of treatment includes hormone replacement theraphy. In theory this could cause the body to go through menopause. And when she stops taking it the symptoms will stop...
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