A woman’s life may be affected by menopause.
Female menopause can be categorized into natural menopause, which is caused by the physiological depletion of follicles in the ovaries, and artificial menopause, which is caused by the surgical removal of both ovaries or the cessation of ovarian function by other means, such as chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
After menopause, the apparent lack of estrogen may cause some discomforts, often manifested as changes in mood, such as irritability, agitation, anxiety, and inner turmoil, as well as paroxysms of flushing, dry, itchy skin, loss of elasticity of the skin, easy fatigue, headache, dizziness, and other symptoms. Due to the presence of these symptoms, the quality of daily life may be affected.
As the symptoms associated with menopause may increase the risk of diseases such as cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis and Alzheimer’s disease, affecting a woman’s physical and mental health.
If symptoms associated with menopause occur, it is recommended to seek timely medical attention. Through timely and proactive intervention, symptoms occurring after menopause can be alleviated and related diseases can be prevented.