Menopause

When female hormones estrogen and progestron start to decline it begins with eratic menstrual cycles and eventually cessation of ovulation and menstuation.

Symptoms are Hot flushes , vagina dryness , sexual discomfort, depression , changes in sex drive , insomia , dry skin , weight changes , hair loss and urinary incontinence. This causes an increase risk in osteoporosis and heart disease and hormanal therapy may increase the risk of heart disease ( blood clots , stroke, interaction with other drugs.

Other therapies include anti-depressants , lubricating vaginal cremes and gabapanting for hot flushes ). There are home remedies which include exercise, meditation for depression and diet rich in phytoestrogens found in whole grain cereals , flaxweds, chickpeas and legumes, reduce smoking , calcium rich foods and Vitamin D