The Importance of Nutrition in Perimenoposal Women

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Perimenopause is the period when women experience a decline in reproductive abilities and adjust to changes in estrogen production. It typically begins in the mid-40s and can last until menopause. During this time, women may experience symptoms such as irregular menstrual cycles, hot flashes, sleep disturbances, and mood swings. Menopause is confirmed after 12 consecutive [...]

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    Published inObstetrics & Gynecology and Nutrition
    First Page99
    Last Page105
    DOIhttps://doi.org/10.69860/nobel.9786053359494.8
    Page Count7
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    Perimenopause is the period when women experience a decline in reproductive abilities and adjust to changes in estrogen production. It typically begins in the mid-40s and can last until menopause. During this time, women may experience symptoms such as irregular menstrual cycles, hot flashes, sleep disturbances, and mood swings. Menopause is confirmed after 12 consecutive months without a menstrual period.Estrogen deficiency, a hormone with extensive metabolic effects, decreases during menopause, leading to increased risks of cardiovascular diseases, hormone-sensitive breast cancer, and other chronic illnesses. These risks can be mitigated through lifestyle changes.Common symptoms during perimenopause and menopause include hot flashes, night sweats, headaches, and joint pain, which can vary in intensity and are influenced by lifestyle.In conclusion, lifestyle changes during this period can delay the development of symptoms and associated diseases, alleviate symptoms, and improve daily life.

    Ferit Ozmaskan (Author)
    Dicle University
    https://orcid.org/0009-0004-1831-8110
    3Dr. Ferit Özmaskan graduated from Dicle University Faculty of Medicine in 2019. In 2020, he started working as a research assistant in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Dicle University Faculty of Medicine, and he is still working as a research assistant. Ferit Özmaskan ,MD, Obstetrician and Gynecologist ORCID:0009-0004-1831-8110 Institution Dicle University Faculty of Medicine, Diyarbakır, Turkey

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