Unfortunately for us women, there can be long-term effects of menopause, five are listed below. Ladies it is important to talk to your doctor about menopause and take his or her advice. Here are five important postmenopausal changes to be aware of and discuss with your doctor:
WEIGHT: Ladies, don't you just love this one? Postmenopausal metabolism slows down; the body loses muscle mass and hormones shift. All can lead to weight gain, especially around the abdomen.
BONES: Lower levels of estrogen can speed up bone loss thus raising the risk of postmenopausal osteoporosis.
SLEEP: Fluctuating hormones can lead to poor sleep quality and sleep disturbance which may persist.
MIND: Studies have suggested that estrogen is neuroprotective, so when it drops postmenopausal, the drop may influence the risk of dementia later in life.
It is important to have a good relationship with your doctor and to feel free to discuss women's health issues.
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