Menopause
Conclusion
Menopause has historically been a time when women were considered to be in the twilight of their lives, and when they were often disregarded in society. Today, however, women are entering menopause healthier and more active than ever before. Recognition that they have many roles to play allows them to have productive lives longer than their mothers and grandmothers. Much of this is due to social change and new perceptions of aging women, especially with respect to how menopausal women look at their sexuality. Medical treatments have been expanding to help reduce the effects of changes in hormonal status, helping maintain energy, well-being and sexual function.
STEPHEN HOLZAPFEL
See also ANDROPAUSE; BREAST; DEPRESSION; ENDOCRINE SYSTEM; HAIR; OSTEOPOROSIS; SEXUALITY; URINARY INCONTINENCE; URINARY TRACT INFECTION.
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Additional topics
Medicine EncyclopediaAging Healthy - Part 3Menopause - The Physiological Basis For Menopause, Sexuality During Menopause, Estrogen Replacement/hormonereplacement Therapy (hrt) And Androgen Replacement