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The early signs of menopause usually begin to occur around the age of 40. Many women report first noticing hot flashes and vaginal dryness. These two symptoms are cardinal early signs of menopause according to Real Age Menopause Center, at www.menopause.realage.com. Other women may notice an increase in irritability or edginess, in addition to emotional swings that come and go as frequently as hot flashes. Other early signs of menopause are monthly cycles becoming irregular or having less flow than usual. Not one woman I know would complain about their period lightening up or stopping completely. That’s one nice thing about being pregnant, you don’t have to deal with it for nine months! A hysterectomy can take care of it too, for good!

Women who begin to experience early signs of menopause before the age of 40 experience the same symptoms as older women and they are at greater risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis and fractures, and ovarian cancer. These woman may be experiencing early signs of menopause because they underwent chemotherapy or radiation, or had a hysterectomy with bilateral oophorectomy (removal of the ovaries). The hormones that regulate ovulation and menstruation are no longer stimulated to be produced because of interference by the cancer treatment, or because of physical removal of the ovaries.

There are many treatment options available to help alleviate some of the symptoms and early signs of menopause, such as estrogen or hormone replacement therapy, soy consumption, and other herbal supplements and therapies. Strategies proven to help minimize early signs of menopause include a low fat diet, regular aerobic exercise, stress reduction, such as meditation or yoga, and increased consumption of soy based products. Tofu, soy milk and cheese, miso, and meat substitutes all are rich in phytoestrogens which are just as effective as traditional hormone replacement therapies in treating early signs of menopause.

Menopause is a time to look forward, to not having to plan around that ‘time of the month’, whether it comes naturally, or it is induced by other means. It is a part of life many women enjoy because they are released in some way, they can be more spontaneous in a sense, and not burdened by always thinking about protection from either getting pregnant or from spotting through on your clothes. I don’t know any women who would miss that either. Check the many online sites that have information readily available on the early signs of menopause, and just about anything else you need to know regarding your reproductive health. Here’s to you!

No matter what I did, I couldn’t seem to lose any weight. Every couple of days I would weigh myself on the bathroom scale, but the results were always the same. I was overweight and it only fluctuated by a pound or two. It was really frustrating because I had been dieting and exercising. Still, I assumed that the bathroom scales were right. I had wanted one of the balance style, old school ones that look very scientific, the ones where you move around weights to get the proper balance. Although it was not one of those, when I bought it, the bathroom scale was certified completely accurate and I had no reason to disbelieve them.

That is why was so surprised when I went over to a friends house. She had what she claimed was the most accurate bathroom scale in the business and when I told her about my diet problem she told me to weigh myself. I was a little bit skeptical that it would show anything different, but I obliged her and gave it a try. To my surprise, the bathroom scale gave a much different reading. Apparently, I had lost some 15 pounds but my scale somehow hadn’t detected it. I had not looked at it carefully in so long that I didn’t realize that it was jammed up. For some reason, the spring was out of calibration and would not work properly and as a result it always seemed to show the same weight.

Of course, I went out and bought new bathroom scales right away. I was not willing to put up with that piece of junk any longer! Finding the best bathroom scale was a little bit difficult. When I first went to the store, I was overwhelmed by all of the different choices. I ended up leaving again that day and buying a consumer report. I always make use of consumer reports when I can not decide on a purchase. After all, they give some very good information about what brands are the best and which ones to avoid. It recommended a good digital scale to buy, and I went out and bought exactly that model. Although it costs a little bit more than I expected, it was extremely accurate. I have been happy with it ever since. It has helped me lose weight because I know exactly where I am on my diet everyday.