At what age does menstruation stop?
What is Menopause?
What cancer risk increases after menopause?
Every woman menstruates for four to five days in a month. Menstruation is a natural process in the body. Women face a lot of physical and mental stress during these days. Heavy bleeding during menstrual days sometimes leads to increased fatigue, weakness and severe physical symptoms. Many problems occur before and after menstruation. These problems are always ignored. But frequent neglect can be dangerous for the body. Menstruation eventually stops between the ages of 45 and 55. This is called menopause. Menopause is a natural process in every woman’s body. But Menopause After arrival, more serious problems appear in women. Many problems occur like hot flashes, sleeplessness at night, mood swings, fatigue, vaginal dryness and difficulty focusing.(Photo courtesy – istock)
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After the sudden cessation of menstruation, the imbalance of hormones in the body is more likely to affect physical and mental health. Apart from this, after menopause, women also suffer from serious diseases like cancer. So today we are going to give you detailed information about why the rate of cancer increases in women after menopause and which types of cancer are affected. After the age of 40, women’s body undergoes many changes. But these changes are not properly noticed. By doing this minor ailments take serious form and completely damage the body. Therefore, Cancer Day is celebrated all over the country to spread awareness about cancer diseases.
Why does the risk of cancer increase after menopause?
Women are more prone to cancer after menopause. In the days after menopause, the amount of estrogen and progesterone hormones in the body decreases drastically. These changes increase the risk of breast cancer, uterine cancer, and ovarian cancer. Apart from this, there is a risk of cancer even after increasing age. Therefore, treatment should be done on time without ignoring any common symptoms seen in the body. This will help diagnose the disease and save lives.
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Which cancers are more common in women after menopause:
Breast cancer is a common disease in women. A history of cancer, obesity, alcohol consumption and lack of physical activity can increase the risk of breast cancer. Obesity, diabetes and hormonal imbalance increase the risk of developing uterine cancer. Apart from this, colon cancer patients have increased rapidly due to lifestyle mistakes. Bowel cancer is known as a life-threatening cancer.
Note – This article is written for general information only and does not claim to be a cure of any kind. Consult your doctor before taking any remedy.
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