Early Menopause Risk in Women

Heart disease in women is the leading cause of death in women after menopause.

The study has found that women who underwent early menopause were about twice as likely to eventually have coronary artery disease and stroke.

Estrogen (hormones that are important for sexual and reproductive development, mainly in women) levels generally decline during menopause. And this estrogen helps to combat the build up of unhealthy cholesterol and have a positive effect on the inner layer of artery wall, helping to keep blood vessels flexible allowing them to relax and expand to accommodate blood flow.

Source:
The Journal of the North American Menopause Society

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PCOS Symptoms in Women

A woman who has two of the following three features may be diagnosed with PCOS:

Chronic absence of ovulation (the process that releases a mature egg from the ovary) that leads to menstrual irregularities

High levels of androgen hormone that do not result from other causes or conditions
Cysts on one or both ovaries (as detected by ultrasound)

Women diagnosed with PCOS may have symptoms of PCOS, but no cysts on their ovaries. Similarly, some women have cysts on their ovaries but no symptoms of PCOS.

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Stay Stress free During Pregnancy

Pregnant women living under sustained stress are at an increased risk of miscarriage, a study has revealed.

During stress, the brain releases several hormones – including corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH). High levels of CRH in the bloodstream can cause miscarriage.

Source: Psychosomatic Medicine Journal of Bio behavioral Medicine.

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Premature Menopause Problem in Women

Menopause typically occurs at about age 50, but can begin between ages 41 and 45 (early menopause) or at or around age 40 (premature menopause). Early and premature menopause can occur naturally or be caused by surgical removal of the ovaries.

According to the study, women with premature menopause were 40 percent more likely to do poorly on verbal and visual memory tests. They also had a 35 percent higher risk of decline in psychomotor speed (coordination between the brain and the muscles that brings about movement) and overall mental function.

This study adds to the existing evidence base to suggest premature menopause can have a significant impact on cognitive function in later life, which healthcare professionals must be aware of.

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Ginger Tea in Pregnancy

Nausea and vomiting are one of the most common complaints during a woman’s pregnancy.

In fact, 50 to 90 percent of women have queasiness during the first thirteen weeks of pregnancy due to number of factors like hormonal shifts, heightened sense of smell, psychological challenges, and genetic.

Sipping ginger tea twice or thrice in a day is effective against pregnancy sickness.

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