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== Clinical Exam ==
== Clinical Exam ==
Symptoms of menopause and peri-menopause are:
Symptoms of menopause and peri-menopause are:
 
* hot flashes
- hot flashes
* vaginal dryness
 
* irregular bleeding or spotting, during perimenopause
- vaginal dryness
 
- irregular bleeding or spotting, during perimenopause
 
Additionally, after menopause, the risk of chronic diseases including osteoporosis, heart disease and risk increases.  
Additionally, after menopause, the risk of chronic diseases including osteoporosis, heart disease and risk increases.  


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== References ==
== References ==
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Definition[edit | edit source]

Menopause occurs when a female's ovaries stop producing hormones, resulting in the end of her menstrual cycle.[1]

Clinically Relevant Anatomy[edit | edit source]

Clinical Exam[edit | edit source]

Symptoms of menopause and peri-menopause are:

  • hot flashes
  • vaginal dryness
  • irregular bleeding or spotting, during perimenopause

Additionally, after menopause, the risk of chronic diseases including osteoporosis, heart disease and risk increases.

Resources[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Menopause: Resource Overview. Available from https://www.acog.org/Womens-Health/Menopause