{"id":895,"date":"2023-10-06T02:30:26","date_gmt":"2023-10-06T02:30:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/meandshe.rs\/menopause-knocks-on-the-door-and-what-do-we-do-now\/"},"modified":"2023-10-06T02:41:23","modified_gmt":"2023-10-06T02:41:23","slug":"menopause-knocks-on-the-door-and-what-do-we-do-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/meandshe.rs\/en\/menopause-knocks-on-the-door-and-what-do-we-do-now\/","title":{"rendered":"Menopause knocks on the door. And, what do we do now?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Menopause is a natural<\/strong> transitional period in a woman's life. It occurs as a result of reduced production of sex hormones in the ovaries. It is also known as the \"change of life\" because it marks the end of the reproductive phase and refers to the last menstrual cycle a woman has. It typically occurs between the ages of 45 and 55. In short, menopause is the natural conclusion of a woman's menstrual cycle. <\/p>

The timing of a woman's entry into menopause depends on genetics and hereditary factors. There is a high likelihood that you will enter menopause around the same age as your mother. Some studies have shown that smoking can be a contributing factor to an earlier onset of menopause, as smoking has a negative impact on ovarian function. <\/p>

Regardless of when menopause actually occurs, women often experience changes as much as seven to eight years before menopause, when the production of female sex hormones begins to decline.<\/p>

Menopause is certainly characterized by changes in hormonal status, and the decreasing levels of estrogen leave their mark on the brain, skin, muscles, and emotions.<\/strong><\/p>

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The symptoms characteristic of menopause include:<\/strong><\/p>