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However, there is insufficient evidence to suggest that exercise helps with the symptoms of menopause. [21] Similarly, yoga has not been shown to be useful as a treatment for vasomotor symptoms. [21] However a high BMI is a risk factor for vasomotor symptoms in particular. Weight loss may help with symptom management.
Research on hot flashes is mostly focused on treatment options. The exact cause and pathogenesis, or causes, of vasomotor symptoms (VMS)—the clinical name for hot flashes—has not yet been fully studied. [11] [12] Hot flashes are associated with declining levels of estrogen (estrogen withdrawal) and other hormonal changes. [13]
So, you’re already well aware that menopause typically goes hand-in-hand with a host of pesky symptoms, including mood changes, hot flashes and dry-down-there private parts (hey, just ask Drew ...
Menopause is usually diagnosed through symptoms of vaginal atrophy, pelvic exams, and taking a comprehensive medical history consisting of last menstruation cycle. There is no definitive testing available for determining menopause as the symptom complex is the primary indicator [ 5 ] and because the lower levels of estradiol are harder to ...
Menopause is a natural biological process. For some, it happens in their 40s while others start later in life in their 50s (the average age is 51 in the United States, according to Mayo Clinic).
Weight gain is common in women going through menopause. It can be caused by a variety of factors, including hormone fluctuations, muscle loss, poor sleep, and changes in eating and exercise habits.
This is a shortened version of the sixteenth chapter of the ICD-9: Symptoms, Signs and Ill-defined Conditions. It covers ICD codes 780 to 799. The full chapter can be found on pages 455 to 471 of Volume 1, which contains all (sub)categories of the ICD-9. Volume 2 is an alphabetical index of Volume 1.
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