Episode 21: October is Menopause Awareness Month. (3) studies to know. - a podcast by Arthur Pike

Menopause is defined as the condition of the permanent cessation of menstruation, determined retrospectively after 12 consecutive months. Menopause typically occurs between the ages of 45 and 55 years and is due to the cessation of estrogen production. The most common of these symptoms include hot flashes, fatigue, increased cardiovascular risk, urogenital problems, sexual dysfunction, sleep disor- ders and mood disorders, Menopause is a natural part of the aging process during which a woman transitions from her years of potential childbearing to her fully mature years free of this responsibility.

It’s important to recognize that a woman’s reproductive years are only one stage of her life. Before menarche, a young girl’s first period, she is unable to bear children. After menopause as well, the potential for childbearing ceases. One of the first observational changes that signals this change during menopause is the gradual tapering off and final ceasing of menstrual periods.

Despite this process being natural, several menopausal symptoms may occur. Hot flashes and night sweats are the most common symptoms. Along with increased susceptibility to dry skin, including vaginal dryness, chronic inflammation, cardiovascular disease and loss of bone mineral density.

Although menopause is a normal life transition, individual experiences vary greatly. Some sail through menopause with nary a symptom. Others experience only a few for a short time, and some may need medical advice to manage their symptoms. According to certain studies, the most common symptom is hot flashes, which affect 75% of menopausal women and can persist from 4 to 5 years (in some cases lasting more than 10 years or for life). In addition to these problems, the reduction in estrogen can cause bone mass loss, resulting in osteoporosis, whose prevalence increases with the woman’s age. Physical exercise can be an alternative to drug treatment. Studies have shown that exercise increases muscle strength and bone mineral density, improves motor control, equi- librium and muscle coordination and consequently reduces the risk of falls and improves. Hi, I’m AMP. Arthur Michael Pike. I am a personal trainer and online fitness coach licensed by NASM. The National Academy of Sports Medicine. I am NOT a doctor. This is an educational and entertainment podcast. I started this podcast because I am a lifelong podcast listener myself and have learned so much from podcasts.(think: giving back) I also know it’s hard to “fit” fitness in, therefore; I want to help busy people become as fit as possible—given their unique circumstances. Let’s start reaping the rewards. I want to develop my writing and speaking voice with this podcast, the more educated I am, the better this show will be. (Hi, reliability.) I also want to interview fascinating people with equally fascinating stories. Lastly. I want to try something that absolutely terrifies me—which starting and maintaining this podcast absolutely intimidates & stresses me.(on a episode basis, too!) (Hello, Imposter Syndrome) Anyway, all this is leading up to thanking you for stopping by and listening. I’m humbled. If you enjoy it, please leave a review. Those help a lot.
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Links to studies mentioned in the show: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9864448/

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