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Health Tip: When Menopause Begins
Symptoms that affect many women
Thu Aug 13, 2009, 09:00
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(HealthDay News) -- The onset of menopause signals more than just an end to a woman's menstrual cycle.
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists lists these changes that commonly affect women during menopause:
- Irregular periods, heavy bleeding or periods that stop.
- Hot flashes.
- Night sweats and difficulty sleeping.
- Vaginal dryness and reduced bladder control.
- Thinning, weakening bones.
- Moodiness, diminished memory and reduced concentration.
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