Menopause-the time in middle age, usually around age 50, when a woman's menstrual periods cease and the production of estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone drops. Strictly speaking, menopause is dated one year after a woman's last menstrual period, although many months before and after that date are menopausal.
Symptoms; vaginal dryness and body temperature disturbances, including hot flashes, hot flushes, and cold sweats; which interfere with sleep , which can make a woman tired and irritable. Depression, moody or energetic.
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT)- taking hormones (in pills, patches, or injections) to compensate for hormone reduction. HRT is most common in women at menopause or after removal of the ovaries, but it is also used by men as their testosterone decreases. HRT has some medical uses but also carries health risks.
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Andropause-a term coined to signify a drop in testosterone levels in older men, which normally results in reduced sexual desire, erections, and muscle mass (aka male menopause)