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One should accept Menopause and age gracefully - for "As a white candle in a holy place so is fine beauty of an aged face." -Joseph Campbell: (The old woman )

The symptoms of menopause are caused by changes in estrogen and progesterone levels. As the ovaries become less functional, they produce less estrogen/progesterone and the body subsequently reacts. Some women experience no symptoms, while others experience mild to sever symptoms. This variation is normal. A gradual decrease of estrogen allows the body to slowly adjust to the hormone change, but in some women a sudden decrease in estrogen level occurs, causing severe symptoms. This result is often seen when menopause is caused by surgical removal of uterus (Surgical Menopause).

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Posted by:  guest  Posted on: 07/24/2007
good material.. would also like to know wat do u exactly mean by hot flashes? wat to do for it?




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