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Return To Menopause Article Archive   Medical Facts About Menopause By Alex Fir Approximately two million American women enter menopause every year. Menopause indicates the end of woman's reproductive life. Menopause causes some huge hormonal changes that are blamed for everything from dry skin to mental illness. The average age of menopause in U.S. is 51. The huge majority of women enter it between 44 and 56. However, approximately one percent of women experience it before age 40. Perimenopause is the transition that starts when your menstrual periods begin to become irregular. It ends 365 days after they stop totally. Perimenopause typically lasts from 2 to 8 years. Technically speaking, menopause is just one day. It is the last day of your final period. However, menopause is confirmed after you have missed 12 consecutive periods. Going through menopause does not mean goodbye to sex. Sex can be painful because there is a loss of vaginal elasticity and a drop in lubrication. Hot flashes are more common in early postmenopause than in perimenopause, but they go away sooner or later. Hormone-replacement therapy is not bad. Doctors cant agree how long it is safe to take hormones. Lots of experts say forever; others say a year or 2; and a handful say never. There is no scientific evidence that bioidentical hormones are the safest kind of hormone-replacement therapy. Menopause is not responsible for depression, anxiety, severe memory lapses or erratic behavior. A great number of menopause symptoms can be caused by other medical problems. You need to have a systematic checkup. About the Author: Alex Fir shares a wealth of information on his website Help for Menopause. If you want to learn more about alternative treatments for menopause visit his site now. Causes Of High Estrogen Levels

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