PCOS & Menopause: Gynaecologist Shares What You Should Know

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1. Menopause affects women in their 40s and 50s

Menopause is a natural process that all women undergo after a certain age. The diagnosis is usually made after the woman has missed menstruation for 12 months in a row. It usually occurs after the end of the menstrual cycle when women attain their 40s or 50s which denotes the end of fertility.

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2. Menopause is different for women with PCOS

Menopause causes a decrease in the production of female hormones such as oestrogen and progesterone, causing you to stop ovulating, technically a full year without a period signals the start of menopause. Women with PCOS may already have low progesterone levels prior to menopause.

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3. Perimenopausal weight gain may worsen among women with PCOS

Perimenopause is often associated with weight gain and an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, and these symptoms may worsen in women who also have PCOS. This is thought to be because of the metabolic disturbances associated with PCOS.

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4. Menopause does not cure or treat PCOS

Women who have PCOS tend to have higher levels of male hormones, such as testosterone. PCOS also reduces your body’s insulin sensitivity, resulting in high blood sugar levels which can cause an increase in male hormones, worsening your PCOS symptoms

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5. A few perimenopause symptoms are like PCOS symptoms

Perimenopause is the period preceding menopause. It is distinguished by changes in the menstrual cycle, as well as other physical and emotional symptoms. Fertility declines and menstrual cycles are shorter and more irregular.

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6. HRT and lifestyle changes are some ways to manage PCOS in perimenopause

Lifestyle changes or hormone therapy are the most effective ways to manage your PCOS symptoms. Hormone therapy, also known as HRT, is an effective treatment for both PCOS and menopause symptoms, as both are caused by a hormonal imbalance.

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7. Some effective treatments and self-management techniques for menopause among women with PCOS  

Maintain A Healthy Weight Being overweight raises your chances of having a heart attack and developing insulin resistance. Insulin resistance causes Type 2 diabetes. Improve Your Sleeping Habits PCOS and menopause symptoms can make it difficult to get enough quality sleep. But improve your sleeping habits by dedicating a proper time for sleeping.

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