Aging Changes in the Female Reproductive System
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Effect of changes
Prior to menopause, fertility varies depending on hormone levels. Menopause is said to have occurred when there has been one year without a menstrual period. With menopause, reproductive capacity is lost.
Symptoms that accompany menopause vary in severity. Many of the symptoms are triggered by the hormone changes. Only about 20% to 30% of all women have symptoms that are severe enough that they seek medical attention.
Changes occur in the woman's breast tissue at the same time as other reproductive changes. A woman may experience changes in her sex drive (libido) and her sexual response may change, but aging does not prevent a woman from being able to have or enjoy sexual relationships. Most often, things such as availability of a partner, symptoms from vaginal dryness, and psychological and social factors affect a woman's sexual response more than direct aging changes.
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