Women's Health Care Study Questions and Answers
Menopause -absence of menstruation for one full year -usually between the ages of 45 and 52 (average 51) Perimenopause -period of time before menopause when menstrual cycle slows down or becomes sporadic Reproductive System Changes (2) -vaginal mucosal changes -decline of sexual function Vasomotor Changes (2) -hot flashes -night sweats Cardiovascular System Changes (2) -as estrogen levels fall, women lose the protective measure of high levels of HDL -CVD is the #1 killer of women in the US Cognitive Function Changes (2) -estrogen helps with memory and cognition -some women feel "foggy"
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