Guide Note: Menopause is the period of time in a woman's life when menstruation and fertility end. Menopause is not a disease, but it can cause problems emotionally and physically such as depression, fatigue, difficulty sleeping, hot flashes, among many other things. Changes in hormones cause the physical difficulties.

Fast Facts:

Marks the end of menstruation and fertility
Some symptoms include: irregular periods, hot flashes, vaginal/urinary changes, mood swings, thinning hair
Occurs most often in women 45 and up
A total hysterectomy can cause early menopause
1% of women start menopause before age 40
Some treatments include: hormone replacement therapy depression medications, Clonidine and vaginal estrogen

Disclaimer: The content in this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. If you are undergoing Menopause, please consult your doctor.

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Menopause

The Mahalo Top 7

MayoClinic.com: Menopause
MedlinePlus: Menopause
WebMD: Menopause Center
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM): Do CAM Therapies Help Menopausal Symptoms?
Food and Drug Administration (FDA): Menopause and Hormones
MedicineNet.com: Menopause Center
eMedicineHealth: Menopause

Menopause News

Google News: Menopause Search
The New York Times: Menopause News
Prevention: Menopause Archive
HealthDay: Severe Menopause Symptoms Raise Heart Risks (March 14, 2008)
HealthDay: Exercise Eases Some Menopause Symptoms (January 3, 2008)
Reuters: Menopausal Hormone Dip Tied to Sexual Dysfunction (April 9, 2007)

Menopause Facts

Wikipedia: Menopause
WomensHealth.gov: Menopause and Menopause Treatment
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD): Menopause
WebMD: Menopause: Overview and Facts
Women's HealthCare Forum: Menopause and Hormone Therapy

Menopause Symptoms and Complications

WebMD: Menopause: Symptoms and Types | Sleep and Menopause
MayoClinic.com: Menopause: Signs and Symptoms | Complications

Menopause Treatment Options

WebMD: Menopause: Treatment and Care
MayoClinic.com: Menopause: Treatment
National Institutes of Health (NIH): Postmenopausal Hormone Therapy Information
WomensHealth.gov: Menopause and Hormone Therapy - Treatment and Talking to your Doctor
eMedicineHealth: Menopause Medications

Menopause Holistic and Alternative Treatment

MayoClinic.com: Complementary and Alternative Medicine | Self-care
WebMD: Staying Healthy Through Good Nutrition | Learning to Relax During Menopause
eMedicineHealth: Menopause Other Therapy
NCCAM: What Should Women Consider If They are Thinking About Using CAM for Menopausal Symptoms?

Menopause Scientific and Medical Journal Articles

Journal of the American Medical Association Search: Menopause
PubMed Central: Effects of an Herbal Medication Containing Bee Products on... (December 16, 2004)
PubMed Central: An absence of evidence linking perceived memory problems... (June 1, 2004)
PubMed Central: Onset of Natural Menopause in African American Women (February, 2003)
American Journal of Epidemiology: Cigarette Smoking, Relative Weight, and Menopause (1983)

Menopause and Culture

MinniPauz.com: Menopause Parody Site
Official Site: Menopause The Musical®

Menopause Clinical Trials

ClinicalTrials.gov: Menopause Clinical Trials
ClinicalTrials.gov: Hot Flashes Clinical Trials
CenterWatch: Menopause Clinical Trials

Menopause Support Groups, Discussion and Blogs

WebMD: Menopause: Finding Help
DMOZ Open Directory: Menopause Support Groups
MedHelp: The Menopause Forum
About.com: Menopause Forums
Daily Strength: Menopause Support Group
The North American Menopause Society

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