Menopause
Menopause happens when fertility and menstruation end. It is a normal process, not a disease, but it can cause drastic changes. Symptoms may occur years before a woman’s final period. Some women may experience symptoms for months or years afterward.
A diagnosis of menopause is confirmed when a woman has not had a menstrual period for one year. However, the symptoms of menopause generally appear before the end of that one-year period.
Common symptoms of urinary problem include:
A diagnosis of menopause is confirmed when a woman has not had a menstrual period for one year. However, the symptoms of menopause generally appear before the end of that one-year period.
Common symptoms of urinary problem include:
- Irregular periods: Changes to the menstrual pattern are the first noticeable symptoms of menopause.
- Lower fertility: Perimenopause is the 3-to-5-year period before menopause. This reduces her chances of becoming pregnant.
- Vaginal dryness: Dryness, itching, and discomfort of the vagina tend to occur during perimenopause. Vaginal atrophy, an inflammation of the vagina.
- Night sweats: Hot flashes that occur during the sleep cycle are called night sweats.
- Urinary problems: Menopause can disrupt a woman’s urinary cycle.