It means an age period in which the production of estrogen hormone slowly decrease and ceased. In this period, fertility decreased gradually.

    Menopause is seen in between age of 45 - 55 generally. Cigarette may cause the menopause to start earlier.

    The indications of menopause: Especially hot flushes at night, perspiration, palpitation, psychological problems such as concentration failure, absence of mind, distress, depression, stress, problems like dryness of vagina, decrease in bone intensity (osteoporosis), loss of breast tissue, slimming of the skin, wrinkle and sagging of the skin, ache and itching during the sexual intercourse, frequent urination, urinary retention, and not being able to reach to toilet.

    In this period, as a result of the decrease in the bone intensity, the risk of breaking increases. In addition to the estrogen treatment in menopause period, calcium reinforcement decreases this risk greatly. If it is necessary, vitamin D reinforcement can be done.

    The indications of menopause and the discomfort caused in relation with it and the degeneracy of life quality can be decreased with various treatments. Do not forget to consult to your doctor.