Gynaecological health

Menopause

Menopause is the stage in a woman’s life when the ovaries stop producing eggs. Menstrual periods and reproductive capacity come to an end.

Gynaecological health

Menopause
Menopause is the stage in a woman’s life when the ovaries stop producing eggs. Menstrual periods and reproductive capacity come to an end.

In Spain, the average age of menopause is 51, although it usually happens between the ages of 45 and 55.

It is a natural process, a normal physiological stage which takes a different path in each woman. However, some of its symptoms can cause discomfort and have a significant impact on quality of life. This means it is essential you don’t give up and instead ask for help, since there are many effective treatments to alleviate them and even remedy the problems they cause.

Although menopause is socially considered to be a broad term which encompasses the first few years after the last menstrual period, this is not actually the case. From the medical standpoint, a woman is considered to have entered the menopause when she has not had a period for 12 months after her last one. This is followed by the postmenopausal period, which is a much longer stage and lasts until the end of life.

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What symptoms might you experience?

Decreased libido

Decreased libido

The hormonal decrease that occurs with age, and mainly when menopause arrives, causes sexual changes, such as vaginal dryness and...

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Fatigue and lack of energy

Fatigue and lack of energy

Feeling tired or having little energy is one of the most common symptoms of menopause. It affects more than 65%...

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Hot flushes

Hot flushes

It is the most characteristic symptom of menopause and one of the main reasons for consultation. It affects 70-80% of...

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Insomnia

Insomnia

Waking up in the middle of the night or having trouble falling asleep is one of the most common symptoms...

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Joint pain

Joint pain

It is estimated that from the age of 50, 70% of women will experience conditions related to the musculoskeletal syndrome...

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Memory loss

Memory loss

Being more absent-minded, not remembering some words and having concentration problems are common in menopause. They are due to hormonal...

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Mood swings

Mood swings

40% of women who are in the transition to menopause experience fluctuations in their emotional state that affect their mood...

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Pain during sexual intercourse

Pain during sexual intercourse

Painful intercourse or dyspareunia is frequent during menopause. It usually occurs secondary to vaginal dryness due to the decrease in...

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Vaginal dryness

Vaginal dryness

It is a common problem after menopause. It can also occur in the event of premature ovarian failure, following cancer...

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Weight gain and bloating

Weight gain and bloating

Menopause is associated with metabolic changes that usually result in an increase or redistribution of body fat. This affects body...

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