Menopause Questions

1. 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).
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2. 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...
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3. 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.
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4. 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...
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5. 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...
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6. 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:
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7. 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.
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8. Can menopause cause heartburn?

   Yes, it can. Heartburn during menopause is a side effect of progesterone. Progesterone loosens the muscle that would normally keep stomach juices from going back into the throat. Because the muscle is loosened, stomach acid may escape into the esophagus causing heartburn.
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9. Can Amberin help with menopause?

   Amberin is an all natural product. Extensive clinical studies have been done in Russia but not in the United States. Amberen seems to produce results although a few women need to increase their dosage for the desired results.
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10. What is the average age of menopause?

    It can happen at the age of 40 in some cases. depending on different circumstances, talk to your doctor- You have menopause when you have no period for 1 year-
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11. What are bioidentical hormones for menopause?

    Bio-identical hormones vrs manufactured hormones such as prempro- Bio-identical are more natural(using more of plants,and such-) I was on Prempro and had horrible side effects- now being on the bio-identical, I am me once again!!! Menopause can cause: fast heart beats (panic attacks) depression, anxiety, being "on edge"...
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12. Can you have bleeding after menopause?

    You should not have any vaginal bleeding after menopause is completed. However, during perimenopause when your periods are becoming more irregular it is common to have some bleeding. Anything you consider abnormal should be checked out by a health care provider...
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13. Is body acne during menopause normal?

    Menopause occurs because the hormone, estrogen, in a woman's body decreases due to the physiological change of age. When there is less estrogen in the body, the body responds in a multitude of ways. One of these changes may include acne. The oil glands may excrete more oil as a result of the hormonal change, and acne can result...
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14. Is brown spotting after menopause normal?

    In most cases spotting during menopause is normal, because menopause can take up to six months in some woman. Spotting after menopause can be a sign of something more, like cancer or fibroids. To be safe I would call and schedule a appointment with my doctor.
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15. Can menopause cause anemia?

    There are many different types of anemia. Both premenopausal and menopausal women are at increased risk of a type of anemia called "iron-deficiency anemia". This is because menstruating women require greater amounts of iron to compensate for iron lost during the heavy bleeding of menstruation...
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16. Can menopause cause atypical endocervical cell changes in...

    Yes. Woman who are menopausal are more likely to have endocervical cell changes because of the changes their bodies are under going. It is typically only something to worry about when the person is of a younger age, as it is more likely to progress...
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17. Can menopause cause delusional psychosis?

    Hi YES! It is possibly low estrogen. Estrogen needs time to decrease from the body naturally. A hysterectomy can shock your system. Here is my story and I hope I can help others to avoid this nightmare. About 2 months after my hysterectomy I went into a full blown psychosis and was in the hospital psych ward for 6 days...
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18. Can menopause cause loss of muscle?

    Women lose muscle mass as they age. By the time women reach menopause they have been steadily losing muscle mass since they were about 30 years old. There is no solid proof that menopause is the cause for muscle loss. In order to keep your muscle mass at adequate levels, women need to do regular exercise...
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19. 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.
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20. Can menopause cause shortness of breath?

    Some of the symptoms for menopause include depression and anxiety. Anxiety can cause a shortness of breath. So menopause can indirectly cause a shortness of breath in this case. Another condition that can result from menopause is panic disorder. Panic attacks tend to cause a shortness of breath and tightness in the chest...
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