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What problems might I have as a result of the menopause?

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What problems might I have as a result of the menopause?

In the short-term, the menopause may be associated with distressing symptoms. At least four out of five women are troubled by menopausal symptoms. These relate to the:-

     

  • blood circulation (hot flushes - hot flashes - and sweating at night -Q 26.9).
  • problems such as discomfort around the genitalia (Q 26.20).
  • some bladder symptoms (Q 26.11).
  • psychological symptoms including depression (Q 26.12).
  • reduced cerebral (brain) function (e.g. poor memory, reduced concentration, sleep disturbance and fatigue – Q 27.1;Q 27.2).

 

In the longer-term, there are significant risks of morbidity (disease) and preventable early mortality (death). There is a wealth of evidence proving that the deficiency in reproductive hormones accelerates the ageing processes of the arteries (atherosclerosisQ 26.23) and the skeleton (osteoporosis – Q 26.24).

HRT may reduce the rate of these degenerative processes and possibly reverse the trends leading to reduced morbidity (illness) and delayed mortality (death). Provided you remain healthy, you should continue to have the physical and mental ability to care for, and enjoy, your family. HRT is likely to help you feel and be healthier.

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