Menopause
Definition
Symptoms
hot flashes
Evaluation
Treatment
drugs
hormone replacement
estrogen
progesterone
progestin
risk benefit
hot flashes
painful intercourse
questions for doctor
specialist
Home Care
diet
hot flashes
taking control
warning signs
Complications
Underlying Cause
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Menopause Complications
Complications of menopause include:
Decreased sex drive
Depression
Dry skin
Heart disease
Medication side effects
Osteoporosis
Thinning hair
Water retention
Weight gain
Complications of hormone replacement therapy include:
Deep venous thrombosis
Dementia
Endometriosis
Fibrocystic breast disease
Gallbladder disease
Gallstones
Heart attack
High blood pressure
Migraine headaches
Vaginal bleeding after menopause
Pulmonary embolism
Seizures
Stroke
Uterine cancer
Uterine fibroids
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Menopause Underlying Cause
Related Topics:
Depression
Drug side effect
Facial flushing
Hot flashes
Vaginal itching
Women's health
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Absent menstrual periods
Depression
Excessive sweating
Hot flashes
Vaginal itching
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Last Updated: Jun 6, 2008
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John H. Beckett, MD
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D. Scott Gettings, MD
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Menopause References:
Heinemann K, Ruebig A, Potthoff P, Schneider HP, Strelow F, Heinemann LA, Do MT. The Menopause Rating Scale (MRS) scale: a methodological review. Health Qual Life Outcomes. 2004 Sep 2;2:45.
Obermeyer CM. Menopause across cultures: a review of the evidence. Menopause. 2000 May-Jun;7(3):184-92.
Zollner YF, Acquadro C, Schaefer M. Literature review of instruments to assess health-related quality of life during and after menopause. Qual Life Res. 2005 Mar;14(2):309-27.
