Quick fact: By age 40, the average woman has approximately 3% of her initial pool of oocytes (eggs) remaining. This significant decline in ovarian reserve is a key factor affecting fertility at this age. (Source: Human Ovarian Reserve from Conception to the Menopause)...
Endometriosis is typically viewed as a reproductive-age condition. But what happens after menopause? Can the symptoms continue, or even begin for the first time? The answer is yes. Endometriosis symptoms can persist after menopause, and in some cases, they may develop...
Menopause is a major hormonal shift that can cause a wide range of physical symptoms. Among the more frustrating are persistent pains in the lower abdomen and back. While many are aware of hot flashes and mood swings, these pain symptoms are often less discussed, yet...
Nausea is not usually the first symptom that comes to mind when discussing menopause, yet many women report it during the transition. While not as common as hot flashes or sleep issues, nausea can be a direct or indirect result of the hormonal shifts that define...
Understanding Hysterectomy and Oophorectomy Effects Roughly 1 in 3 women in the U.S. will have a hysterectomy by age 60, and many will also have their ovaries removed. When that happens, menopause begins immediately—often before age 45. This is called surgical...
Coping With Mood Swings, Anxiety, and Everything In Between Women undergoing surgical menopause are at a 2 to 4 times higher risk of developing depression compared to those transitioning naturally. You expected physical changes. Maybe some hot flashes, maybe poor...