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Most people do not tend to think of menopause until the time has come to deal with it, and many may not even know that they have begun the process during its early years. However, the symptoms often progress to such a point that many women seek medical or alternative treatments. Fortunately, cannabis may be an all-natural, alternative, and effective treatment option. Cannabis may also be one part of a multimodal or lifestyle plan put together by you and your provider to help ease the symptoms of waning hormones in your life.<\/p>\n

The Changes Brought on by Menopause\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n

Menopause<\/a> is a normal part of aging and signals the end of natural reproductive years in women and female-at-birth people. The process brings about major changes, such as a decline in fertility as well as physical and brain changes. The natural process involved in the permanent end of menstruation is gradual and divided into three stages called perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause. Many people refer to the process and its three stages simply as menopause. It should also be known that while it is a natural process, it can be initiated by pharmaceutical medication, chemoradiation, primary ovarian insufficiency, and gonadal surgery.<\/p>\n

However, people in menopause may still become pregnant by chance or through in-vitro fertilization (IVF)<\/a>. It is important to first speak with your healthcare provider about any health concerns, like missing a period or menopause symptoms and then follow up regularly to rule out other potentially serious causes of such symptoms including pregnancy. Menopause also results in multiple bodily effects requiring more advanced testing and management of subsequent complications and risks affecting the thyroid, bones, heart, and other systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Description<\/h4>\n<\/td>\n

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Symptoms<\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Perimenopause<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/td>\n

The stage in the process can vary, beginning as early as around 8 to 10 years before the onset of menopause. It can also be as short as months, but typically lasts around 3 or 4 years (2<\/a>). In this stage, the ovaries gradually begin to produce less estrogen, and usually, it begins in a woman\u2019s 40s. Although, it is not uncommon for it to start in the 30s. In the last one to two years of perimenopause, the reduced production of estrogen accelerates as one begins to experience menopause symptoms.<\/td>\n\n
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  • Hot flashes<\/li>\n
  • Breast tenderness<\/li>\n
  • Reduced sex drive<\/li>\n
  • Fatigue<\/li>\n
  • Irregular periods<\/li>\n
  • Vaginal dryness<\/li>\n
  • Discomfort during intimacy<\/li>\n
  • Incontinence while coughing or sneezing<\/li>\n
  • Mood swings<\/li>\n
  • Increased anxiety<\/li>\n
  • Trouble sleeping\/insomnia<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Menopause<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n

Menopause is diagnosed once the person has gone a whole year without experiencing a single menstrual period. In this stage, the body is no longer able to have periods and the ovaries have stopped releasing eggs as well as ceasing most of the estrogen production.<\/td>\nIn addition to perimenopause symptoms:<\/p>\n
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  • No more menstrual periods<\/li>\n
  • Chills<\/li>\n
  • Night sweats<\/li>\n
  • Weight gain<\/li>\n
  • Slower metabolism<\/li>\n
  • Thinning hair<\/li>\n
  • Dry skin<\/li>\n
  • Loss of breast fullness<\/li>\n
  • Reduction in bone density\/or even bone loss<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Postmenopause<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n

During postmenopause, menopause symptoms typically ease up. However, there are a few unfortunate people who continue to experience the symptoms of menopause for a decade or so long after the menopausal transition. Those who reach this stage are at a much higher risk for an array of medical conditions, which may require treatment in order to reduce the risk.<\/td>\nThis stage has similar symptoms to both perimenopause and menopause. Except for the fact that by this stage, there is no possibility of menstrual periods like the menopause stage. Some experience few symptoms and no longer suffer from hormonal fluctuations.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Additionally, it should be understood that the fluctuation of estrogen and progesterone levels across the stages of menopause can lead to increased anxiety<\/a> and\/or stress as well as experiencing depression<\/a> or mood dysregulation. Having a healthcare provider is essential for managing any concurrent conditions, concerns, or complications.<\/p>\n

What Causes the Process that Ends Menstruation?<\/b><\/h3>\n