When a woman goes into menopause, do her ovaries put out NO hormones or a reduced amount?
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FSH is a chemical in the brain that sends a signal to the ovaries to produce estrogen. As the ovaries begin to fail (perimenopause) the brain puts out more and more of this chemical in an attempt to stimulate the ovaries. Doctors can check an FSH blood level to see if a woman is perimenopausal because the FSH will be considerably elevated. Once a woman has had her last period, she is said to be post-menopausal. Her ovaries are no longer producing much, if any, estrogen. We still produce estrogen via other means, such as in our fat cells and adrenal glands. It is just not the same type nor the same amount as our ovaries once produced.
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The major symptoms of menopause are:\n\n    * missed periods\n    * sleep disturbances\n    * hot flashes\n    * vaginal dryness\n    * changes in mood\n    * lack of sex drive\n\nEach of these symptoms are a result of hormonal changes. Hot flashes are caused by an increase of blood flow in the blood vessels of the face, neck, chest and back. Vaginal dryness is caused by thinning of the tissues of the vaginal wall, are the two side effects most frequently complained about. The mood changes and lack of sex drive may result partially from the hormone decrease, but may also result from having to deal with hot flashes and vaginal dryness.
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That's probably true, estrogen is the hormone from the ovaries that triggers all the cahnges in your body. Like your period and other such changes. So ,yeah, you've probably got that right.
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I think that if a woman stops ovulating there would be no more menstruation, and estrogen levels change, to me this is part of a biological clock in women which indicates the conceiving period is over and pregnancy at a late age is risky.\nFortunately there are supplements that can be taken for the secondary effects such as hot flashes like black cohosh and flax hull lignans. Lignans are a type of plant chemical that can simulate and help balance human hormones such estrogen.
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I'm not Peter O, but it can lead to osteoporosis!  Because...lack of having periods means there is a lack of hormones in the female and "lack of hormones is what causes the (in the case of Osteoporosis) the bone matter to stop replacing dead cells and the bones get weak.
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The age at which menopause begins varies widely and can be affected by many factors: race ( - Blacks tpically begin menopause the latest and asians the earliest), lifestyle: (Smokers tend to begin menopause earlier). The average age in the US is 55.  \n\nThere is a recognized medical condition called "Peri-menopause" which is basically "pre-menopause".  It can begin as early as your mid -thirties and is often hallmarked by irregular or missed periods and occasional hot flashes.\n\nIf you are under 35 and are experiencing signs of menopause, it may be a condition called "precocious menopause" where your body stops producing sufficient amounts of estrogen. This should be treated by an experienced OB/GYN, usually with hormone replacement.  It is important to treat this condition as women who have lower levels of estrogen early in life very often develop severe osteoposis by their 50s.
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it is possible that your ovaries are not giving you the normal amount of hormones.  Ask your Dr. to run a hormone panel on you.  If the levels are alright it is probably the depression that most of us feel after the operation.\n\nI was 39 when I had it done and after 6 months on an anti-depressant I feel pretty good although I tire much easier.
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If they are just taking her uterus, it shouldn't affect her ability to get excited or even have an orgasm (although a few women report problems in those areas, so it's not impossible).\nIf they take her ovaries as well, that will put her into premature menopause.  Unless she takes hormone replacement therapy, she will likely suffer decreased sex drive and vaginal dryness and discomfort.
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Yes i am. If you are going through menopause you will have\nhot flashes,night sweats,mood swings,headache,\nsome bone lose if you don't take some form of\ncalcium,cry for no reason,easily irritated.\nThere is a lot more symptoms these are just a few things\nyou go through with menopause.
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Ha, my mom thought she was going through menopause at 41, turns out she was just PG with me, ha...... Go to the doctor....
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When you start menopause
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Premenopausal symptoms: endometriosis, weight gain, low sex drive, fibrocystic breasts, heart disease, and osteoporosis-most women will experience these or other hormone-related problems\nto learn more go to the library and look at a book titled :what your doctor may not tell you about premenopause by John R Lee MD
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First of all are you referring to Perimenopause? The most common treatment for perimenopause involves the use of oral contraceptives or hormone replacement therapy. The low-dose pills that are available today regulate menstrual flow and frequency. They also can eliminate or reduce hot flashes, vaginal dryness, and emotional and physical symptoms of premenstrual syndrome. Dietary changes may also help. Women in perimenopause will benefit from a diet high in calcium, low in fat, and rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. This healthful diet helps prevent osteoporosis, heart disease, and some cancers. It may also help reduce symptoms of perimenopause. Exercise helps control weight, improve sleep, and keep bones strong. Exercise also helps with mood swings. Thirty minutes of exercise on most, if not all, days is recommended for everyone.
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The *average* age for menopause is 51.  The official start of menopause is declared when a woman has gone twelve consecutive months without a menstrual period.  \n\nSo yes, women can definitely have their period at 53... and older.
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Not always.\n\nI am no where near the age of menopause, and yet I have at times experienced hot flushes. It has something to do with a hormonal imbalance, but it's not usually something you need to worry about I don't think. If you're unsure it's probably best to see your doctor about it. Sometimes it can even be something to do with your skin type.
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Menopause is different for every woman. It depends on several things whether you go through an early one; family history, if you have had any female surgery (hysterectomy, ovarian cysts, etc.), if you are on medication that interfers with your hormones.\n\nYou should have a complete physical, with blood work, urine, etc. to see if there are any other problems.  Hot flashes could be also due to a thyroid condition, adrenal glad dysfunction, too much caffiene, etc., etc.
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It's not uncommon for menopause to begin this early, although it's usually a little later.  You may be pre-menopausal and have a few more irregular periods off and on for a couple of years.  Most women do not just stop having periods all of a sudden when they go into menopause -the periods usually start getting shorter and much farther apart.\n\nWork with your doctor on any treatment if you are having other symptoms of menopause.  A lot of doctors now are recommending herbal/natural treatments since hormones have been proven unsafe.  \n\nTo find out for sure, you should see your doctor and have them rule out any other possibilities as well.