Study: Menopause defines transformation in woman's life

Menopause calls for a drastic change in woman's life as she grows from an adolescent to a teenager and then to a woman.

ANI | Published: May 7, 2018 3:22 pm

Menopause also calls for various biological, hormonal and psychological changes, which allow her to bring a new life into this world. Menopause typically occurs between 49 and 52 years of age.

According to a recent survey conducted by The Institute for Social and Economic Change, about four percent of Indian women experience menopause between the age of 29-34, and approximately eight percent in the 35-39 age group owing to a difference in the lifestyle.

“During menopause, the estrogen levels in women drops thereby limiting the efficiency of the osteoblasts. As a result, the bones become weaker than men. Less estrogen reduces calcium absorption thus decreasing bone density causing reduction of overall bone mass. These pre-disposes women to a higher risk of orthopaedic ailments like osteoporosis and osteoarthritis (OA),” said Dr. Jatin Talwar, a professor.

Some women experience early menopause, which biologically is not great for health. This occurs due to smoking, pre-existing thyroid disorders to chemotherapy and major pelvic surgeries. Know the early signs of menopause!

Researchers observed that OA is more common amongst women than men and its risk increases multi-fold after menopause, even if they are on hormone-replacement therapy.

Knowing what body needs can help in keeping bones and joints healthy and away from common yet severe joint conditions.

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Published: May 7, 2018 3:22 pm

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