Menopause, PCOD and Climacteric Period

Menopause is a natural process, not a disease or condition. Menopause occurs 12 months following a woman's last menstrual period. The menopausal transition, also known as perimenopause, occurs in the years preceding up to menopause, when women may experience changes in their monthly cycles, hot flashes, or other symptoms. Between the ages of 45 and 55, the menopausal transition usually begins. It normally lasts seven years, although it can last up to fourteen years. The length of time it takes can be determined by lifestyle factors such as smoking, the age at which it begins, and race and ethnicity. The body's production of oestrogen and progesterone, two hormones produced by the ovaries, varies dramatically during perimenopause. Each woman's menopausal transition is different and affects her in different ways.

PCOD (Polycystic Ovarian Disease) is a hormonal condition that impacts between 5% to 10% of women of childbearing age (12 to 45-years). The disorder polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) alters a woman's hormone levels. PCOS causes women to create more male hormones than they should. This hormonal imbalance causes them to miss menstrual periods, making it difficult for them to conceive. Hair growth on the face and body, as well as baldness, are all symptoms of PCOS. It can also lead to long-term health issues such as diabetes and heart disease. Birth control pills and diabetes medications (which treat insulin resistance, which is a sign of PCOS) can help correct the hormone imbalance and alleviate symptoms.

Climacteric refers to the stage of life that begins with the decline in ovarian activity and ends with the loss of ovarian function. Peri-menopause, menopause, and post-menopause are all included in the term. Climacteric is a natural change of life that can have a variety of health repercussions, such as menopausal symptoms, osteoporosis, coronary heart disease, and Alzheimer's disease. The important premise is that women experience menopause in a variety of ways, including natural menopause, surgical menopause, early menopause, and even premature ovarian failure. Due to differences in genetic and environmental interaction, women may suffer from a variety of health problems.