Introduction Menopause is the point in a woman's life when menstruation stops permanently, signifying the end of her ability to have children. Menopause is diagnosed when a woman has gone without a period for 12 consecutive months. Menopause is considered premature if it occurs before the age of 40, or artificial if radiation exposure, chemotherapeutic drugs, or surgery induces it. Menopause is something that happens to all women as they get older. Hot Flashes Hot flashes are perhaps the most troublesome symptom associated with approaching menopause and are experienced by a majority of women during the transition to menopause. An ancient Chinese therapy offers some menopausal women another option for their hot flashes. But,for others, the …show more content…
You don't need treatment for it unless your symptoms bother you. Be sure to talk to your doctor about your possible health risks before you start a treatment for menopause symptoms. There are also "natural" treatments for the symptoms of menopause that are available over-the-counter, without a prescription. You can start or end the treatment at any time. Conclusion Menopause is a natural process and not a disease. Menopause is a normal part of life, just like puberty. Part of the stigma of menopause is its association with aging, but we age no more rapidly in our 50s than in any other decade of life. In the United States, the average age of menopause is 51, with most women usually reaching natural menopause somewhere between 40 and 58 years of age. If you've never been an exerciser, menopause is a great excuse to make the change. Submitted by Richard H. Ealom Author of this article and the creator of "Free Articles On Diseases: How To Prevent and Cure Them" website. 93 Disease specific websites with extensive information on Alternative and Orthodox methods and products to increase your understanding of treatment an Article Source: