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Glossary Menopause

natural end of menstrual cycles and reproductive years

Menopause, also known as the climacteric or the "change of life," is the natural biological process that marks the end of a woman's menstrual cycles and reproductive years. It is diagnosed after 12 consecutive months without a menstrual period and typically occurs between the ages of 45 and 55. This transition is associated with a decline in the production of hormones such as estrogen and progesterone, leading to symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats, mood changes, and vaginal dryness.

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research The North American Menopause Society Recommendations for Clinical Care of Midlife Women

254 citations , September 2014 in “Menopause”

The NAMS 2014 recommendations guide healthcare providers on treating health issues in midlife women, emphasizing individualized care and informed decision-making.

research Skin Aging and Menopause

180 citations , January 2003 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology”

This article reviews the effects of menopause on skin aging and suggests that hormone replacement therapy may help reverse some of these changes.

research Menopause and aging, quality of life and sexuality

55 citations , January 2007 in “Climacteric”

This paper reviews guidelines discussed at a meeting about research and practice themes, but reports no new research findings.

research The effect of menopause on the skin and other connective tissues

44 citations , October 2011 in “Gynecological Endocrinology”

This review discusses the effects of oestrogen on skin ageing and highlights the need for large-scale clinical trials to evaluate postmenopausal oestrogen use, reporting no new findings.

research Hormonal changes in menopause: do they contribute to a ‘midlife hair crisis’ in women?

38 citations , December 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology”

This review discusses the influence of menopausal status on hair parameters in women without alopecia, finding significant differences in hair growth rate, percentage anagen, and hair diameter distributions, particularly in the frontal scalp.

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community Seeking Reviews on SEREVELLE for Hair Loss Due to Menopause

in General 39 upvotes 6 months ago

Serevelle is being considered for hair loss due to menopause, but its effectiveness is unclear. Minoxidil and hormone management are suggested alternatives.

community Could organic oils help out my old mom with her thinning hair?

1 upvotes 3 months ago

The conversation discusses hair thinning in an older woman, suggesting that organic oils like rosemary or argan oil are unlikely to help if the hair loss is due to stress or hormonal changes. It highlights that hair loss in older women is often related to hormonal changes during menopause.

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