Postmenopause
Postmenopause is the stage that begins one year after a woman's last menstrual period. It signals the end of a woman's reproductive years.
The time leading up to postmenopause is called perimenopause. This transitional stage can last up to 10 years as the ovaries gradually produce less estrogen. As estrogen levels decline, most women experience symptoms like:
Once a woman has gone 12 full months without a period, she has reached menopause. Postmenopause is the period that follows menopause. While unpleasant perimenopause symptoms often ease up during postmenopause, new health concerns can surface given the lower estrogen levels.
The years after menopause are called postmenopause. Here's a quick look at some key points:
Ovarian function and estrogen production drop to very low levels during postmenopause. This has lifelong effects throughout a woman's body. For example, the risk of developing osteoporosis increases due to accelerated bone loss.
Heart disease risk also rises after menopause when natural estrogen levels decline. Most women will go through perimenopause and menopause around age 51, on average. So the postmenopausal period spans decades.
For personalized guidance and support during postmenopause, consider consulting with the professionals at Invigorate Medical.