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Menopause

Menopause is a natural biological process, not a medical illness. Although it's associated with hormonal, physical and psychosocial changes in your life, menopause isn't the end of your youth or of your sexuality. Woman today may spend as much as half their life after menopause. Menopause isn't a single event. Instead, it's a transition that can start in your 30s or 40s and last into your 50s or even 60s. Once you haven't had a period for 12 consecutive months, you've reached menopause.
What is Menopause? PDF Print E-mail
Written by Administrator   

Menopause is the life change that all women will eventually experience as they reach their golden age. Learn what to expect and how your body will change.

Last Updated on Monday, 04 May 2009 21:21
 
 
Effects Of Age And Menopausal Status On Androgen Receptor Expression In Human Vagina PDF Print E-mail
Written by Jennifer R Berman, Julie Jolin, Peter Shintaku, Sathima Natarajan, Nestor Cadavid, Shlomo Ra   

While a significant body of evidence exists on peripheral effects of estrogen on female urogenital tissue, there is limited data on the effects of testosterone on vaginal structure and function. The goal of this study was to evaluate presence of androgen receptors in human vaginal tissue and characterize differences in receptor density based on age, menopausal status, and vaginal location.

Last Updated on Monday, 04 May 2009 21:38
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