Menopause

Estrogen plays an important role in maintaining bone and decreasing fracture risk. With the onset of menopause, a woman’s risk of osteoporosis increases and 1 in 3 women over the age of 50 will experience a fracture due to osteoporosis in their lifetime.

What is Menopause?

Menopause is a natural process that marks the end of a woman’s reproductive years. It occurs when the ovaries stop releasing eggs and producing the hormones estrogen and progesterone. Menopause is confirmed once a woman has gone 12 consecutive months without a menstrual period.

In Canada, the average age of natural menopause is around 51, however the range is between 45 to 55 years. Menopause may also be induced due to medical treatments such as chemotherapy or radiation or following surgical removal of both ovaries. Menopause before age 45 is considered early menopause, while menopause before age 40 is called premature, also known as premature ovarian insufficiency.

Stages and Symptoms of Menopause

Menopause is a transition that unfolds over time, with three phases: perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause. Each woman’s experience is unique, and the timing and symptoms can vary.

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Management of Menopause Symptoms

Treatment choices for menopause depend on which symptoms are most bothersome, how severe they are, stage of menopause, hysterectomy, surgical menopause, other health conditions, and personal preference

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Menopause and Bone Health

The drop in estrogen during menopause speeds up bone loss. Estrogen is essential for bone health because bone cells have estrogen receptors.

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OC Replay: Menopause – What You Need To Know

Join Dr. Nese Yuksel, as she discusses evidence-based information on perimenopause, menopause and post-menopause, how do each affect the body, increased health risks, dispelling myths, treatments, how to talk to your healthcare providers and more.

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