...such as: Diabetes, cancer, hypertension (high blood pressure), complications in the kidneys and gallstones. Studies show that people with lower incomes are more likely to acquire more health problems than those who are blessed with better finances, due to the lack of proper insurance coverage. Many of these problems are hereditary or can occur from unhealthy dieting. Eating healthy and exercising can help eliminate some of the risk of getting these health problems. Also, regular check-ups from an assigned physician can help detect health problems before they become incurable. Whether the conversation is about female menopause or the male climacteric stage, the discussion is definitely middle aged occurrences in the human life cycle. These milestones for both men and women, trigger an evaluation of a person’s life by that individual. How smoothly the transition takes place is dependent on the overall stability of said person mentally and emotionally. Their self-image is a determinant of successful transitioning as well. For the most part,...
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...Brandon Davis Anthem College Medical Assisting DEcember, 2013 Menopause Menopause (626.0) is by definition the cessation of menstruation and fertility, after, (1) year of amenorrhea (626.0) (Buck, 2012) from the menstrual cycle. The average according too, some statics women in the United States begin around 8 - 12 years of transition (Goldman, 2000) (Buck, 2012).Menopause is a natural female biological process (628.0). Some studies have shown that due to changes combined in the atrophic endothelial site in the vaginal region have shown changes characterized by thinning of the endometrial endothelium, decrease ability to produce lubrication with sexual arousal. This reduced sexual drive (799.81). The condition that happens as a result of menopause (626.0) is, associated with dyspareunia (306.5) (Buck, 2012). For some the decreased circulation of blood flow to the vagina can also, be responsible for loss of secretions. Some of the various symptoms of menopause (626.0) can range from, physical to emotional. Such as, a roller coaster of emotions feeling sadness and loss regarding no longer is being able to reproduce. (http://www.webmd.com/menopause/guide/menopause-symptoms-types) In the beginning (626.1), irregular menstrual cycles, vaginal dryness, night sweats, and weight gain with slowed metabolism (627.2) http://www.mayoclinic.org/medical-edge-newspaper-2013/jan-04b.html) (Buck, 2012). Studies have shown that, certain anti-depressants in the class of selective...
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...from adolescence to their 50s, or sometimes earlier or later. Menopause is the stage when the natural release of eggs stops and the monthly cycle no longer continues. The woman is no longer fertile once menopause is reached. Menopause could be a natural progression and completely normal, or might be premature due to certain causes. Menopause is a transition, and that can bring along with it many changes to the woman's body and mind. The changes could be those that the body can easily adapt to, or those which come with a lot of complications. We have already told you about the Ayurvedic perspective on dealing with menopause here as well as how to deal with specific...
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...Midlife Crisis Dalia Brown PSYCH/600 November 11, 2013 Dr. Jody Pendleton Mid-life Crisis As individuals get older his or her emotions and wisdom become more mature. It is a view that mid-life crisis occurs when an individual realizes that he or she is halfway through his or her life. Mid-life crisis is a state of different emotions, such as anxiety and depression. Individuals experiencing mid-life crisis begin to look at life different. Mid-life crisis can last a minimum of three years and some experience as long as 10 years. This crisis typically begins between the age of 35 and 60. During this time people experiencing mid-life begin to think about his or her life, and they things that he or she have accomplished along with the things he or she has failed to accomplish. At this time he or she may decide to set new goals and begin to exhibit different behaviors. Individuals experiencing mid-life crisis place a certain value on his or her life. Williams, (2008) stated, “ The crisis period of an individuals life is a reflection of flaw in the development of an individuals ego at the time of his or her childhood.” In this paper is a summary of mid-life crisis and how it is a normal stage in one’s life. This paper will provide indicators and exhibited symptoms of mid-life crisis. There will also be information on ways to avoid mid-life crisis, sex during mid-life crisis and the experience of mid-life in men and women. Mid-Life Crisis Mid-life crisis is a term...
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...Saga Magazines... How does ageing affect you? MENOPAUSE The menopause, sometimes known as “the change of life”, is where a woman’s ovaries stop producing an egg every 4 weeks, meaning she no longer has periods and is unlikely to get pregnant. Monthly periods can sometimes stop suddenly when you reach the menopause; however it is more likely that your periods will become less frequent, with longer intervals between each one, before they stop altogether. In the UK, 51 is the average age for a woman to reach the menopause, although some women experience the menopause in their 30’s or 40’s. Symptoms The menopause can cause a wide range of physical and mental symptoms. The first symptom is usually a change in the pattern of your monthly periods. This is called the premenopausal stage, during this time you may have light or heavy periods (menorrhagia). Other symptoms can include: * Hot flushes and night sweats * Loss of libido (sex drive) * Headaches * Mood changes, such as depression, anxiety or tiredness * Urinary Tract Infections (UTI’s) * Noticeable heartbeat * Vaginal discomfort, pain, itching and dryness The severity of symptoms and the overall duration of the menopause will vary depending on a number of factors including genetics, lifestyle, diet, stress, and overall health. Although if you experience the menopause suddenly, rather than gradually, your symptoms may be worse. The menopause is caused by a change in the balance of the body’s...
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...hat is menopause? Menopause is a natural transition that the female body goes through as she ages. Menopause is a natural decline in reproductive hormones, which disables the female body from having anymore babies. Menopause usually occurs around the age of 51.4 in the United States (Kotch p 273, 2013). Menopause occurs usually after a women has not had a cycle in twelve months and can last up to seven years. Menopause can come natural or be surgically induced. What changes does the female body encounter when going through menopause? The menopausal transition is associated with a time-limited risk of symptoms like: hot flashes, sleep disturbance, and depression (Kotch 273, 2013). Also it can affect your bone mineral density,...
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...There are many stages to aging and menopause is one of the things women go through as they become older. Menopause is a normal condition that women experience as they age, and it is a term used to describe the many changes they go through. It is a period where they stop menstruating and it marks the end of their reproductive period. This is something that typically happens around the age of 40, but it can happen sooner or later depending on the individual. If it does happen before the age of 40 it is still considered normal aging but it is referred to as premature menopause. This can occur if there is an ovarian failure, autoimmune disorders, or medical procedures. There are three known stages to menopause which include perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause. Perimenopause lasts up until menopause and it will usually begin years before menopause when the ovaries begin to make less estrogen. In the last years of this stage is when the drop in estrogen levels drops very quickly and where women begin to experience menopause symptoms. This continues on with menopause which is the point when it has been a year since a woman last had her menstrual period. In this stage the ovaries stop releasing eggs and stop making most of their estrogen as mentioned before. The last known stage is post-menopause and this is all after menopause. During this stage most menopausal symptoms are at ease for most women such as hot flashes, but unfortunately health risks related to the loss of estrogen...
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...Abstract Menopausal symptoms in women are commonly overlooked, misdiagnosed or mistreated. Learning more about what menopause is and when it can occur is important in understanding who the target population is that should be included in early education and possible treatment of symptom alleviation. Symptoms of menopause can occur earlier in age and last longer than previously contended by traditional medicine. General awareness of this information is undervalued as is the fact that menopause may be expedited by unhealthy lifestyle choices. Understanding healthy life style choices and its relationship to these symptoms are paramount to decreasing health risk factors and potential chronic disease associated with the perimenopausal to menopausal woman. Additional health problems can complicate the hormone therapy treatment of menopausal symptoms and should be evaluated and followed carefully by the woman’s healthcare provider before initiating. Educational materials, information, and awareness need to be brought to attention of both the patient and the physicians for the consideration of the underrepresented stages and symptoms of menopause. Overall Program Goal It is the goal of this coalition to increase awareness of signs and symptoms of menopause to the general public thereby working to increase effective interventions. By helping women to understand what their body is going through it is possible to help influence healthier lifestyle choices that can...
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...loss of sleep and frequent trips to the bathroom. What I just described are just some of the things that women go through as they experience a significant change in their life. The change I am speaking about is known as menopause. Menopause literally means “end of the month’s cycles.” Menopause is a part of life for aging women. Just as puberty was, but there are aspects of our lives that directly influence the rate and timing of menopause. In our culture, menopause is frequently seen as a negative milestone, a time of loss, and it is sometimes viewed as a disease or medical condition requiring a cure. With messages like this from the medical establishment and the media, it is no wonder many healthy women in the midst of this transition develop negative feelings towards their bodies. Some women may think “it’s the end of the world, or I’m old and no will want me”. The Center For Disease Control and Prevention also known as the CDC reported in 2000 that 37.5 million women were going through the life change of menopause. Pub Med states that as a society we are not fully aware of what menopause truly is and there is misleading information everywhere we look. Therefore this essay is meant to be informational and informative. Web MD defines Menopause as permanent cessation of the primary functions of the ovaries: the ripening and release of ova and the release of hormones that cause both the creation of the uterine lining, and the subsequent shedding of the uterine lining...
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...Peri-menopausal The transition to menopausal for many women brings many physiological changes. The peri-menopausal woman often experiences symptoms of hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, weight gain, vaginal and bladder problems. For this week’s discussion we are going to describe two benefits and two risks of hormone therapy. The benefits outweigh the risks and alternatives to hormone therapy. Due to the the rising and falling levels of estrogen and progesterone hormones, many women seek medical attention for their premenopausal symptoms, such as these up and down levels can cause. But some women’s may tolerate the changes or not experience symptoms severe enough to need attention. The reason could be because the symptoms may come...
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...Physical Development in Middle Adulthood Middle adulthood is a time of change and has been referred to as the prime time of life. Middle age can range from ages 35 – 70. This is a time when you reflect on exciting milestones that had occurred in the past. For example, graduating from college, getting married, and starting a family. Most people at this age are in fairly good health both physically and psychologically, they are also apt to earning more money and having acquired wisdom through life experiences (Zastrow 2010 pg 410). However, in middle age there are also life crises, slow decline in health, changes in sexuality occur, and slight changes in intellectual activity and cognitive competence. Men and women are changing physically, cognitively and biologically during this time. There are four common health problems that arise from middle adulthood, Hypertension, Diabetes, Cancer and Arthritis, as individuals reach middle age they will feel a difference in physical functional so it is important for to stay healthy and practice a lifestyle of wellness. Hypertension also referred to as high blood pressure is a major health problem beginning in midlife. Middle-age Americans face a 90% chance of developing high blood pressure at some time during the rest of their lives, according to a new study supported by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI). " Lenfant states, "high blood pressure is easily diagnosed and can be prevented by adopting certain lifestyle...
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...Physical Development in Middle Adulthood Paper Team B BSHS/325 04/13/2015 Instructor: Maria Perrotta Physical Development in Middle Adulthood Paper Middle adulthood is a time of young adulthood and late adulthood. It accompanies many changes that some people may not be prepared for or welcome with open arms. The changes that usually deal with the mind and the body gradually develop as time continues to pass. Some of the most drastic changes are the physical changes that can have a profound effect on the way a person at this stage of life view themselves. Common health problems that evolve during this age The physical modification people in this stage of life may experience varies depending on many factors that contribute to one's health. Smoking, drinking alcohol, unhealthy eating habits and stress can all negatively affect a person's health and increase the chance of acquiring the common health issues middle-aged adult face. Common health issues include Cancer, Diabetes, Hypertension, Arthritis, High Cholesterol and Weight gain, all of which have a direct connection to one another. Hypertension In middle adulthood, the body starts to change and evolve in more ways than one. The metabolism starts to slow down, and health problems are more common to arise at this point. There are various common health problems that we see at this age, and a more common one is Hypertension also known as high blood pressure. The higher one's blood pressure becomes, the...
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...The Healthy Way to Survive Menopause By: M. T. Irvin RN Table of Contents Disclaimer Introduction Chapter 1 What’s the Real Scoop on Menopause? Chapter 2 Are My Hormones Really Raging? Chapter 3 New Ways to Look at Menopause Chapter 4 Taking Control of the Symptoms Chapter 5 Exercise Your Way Through Menopause Chapter 6 Fuel Your Body for Optimum Health Conclusion Disclaimer Nothing in this book should be construed to be medical advice or even the advice of a nutritionist or dietician. All of the comments herein are from personal experience. The author is absolved from any responsibility regarding any results from those who carry out the suggestions related in this book. Each reader is responsible for his or her own actions. This and all health related books written by Michael Irvin, RN complement, but do not replace, traditional medical care. This is not to be taken or interpreted as Medical advice. Treatment is your choice. The information here highlights another way to view health and wellness, but it does not diagnose, treat or prescribe; and, it is not intended for primary medical intervention. If you have symptoms, contact your health professional of choice before proceeding with any suggestion book. Introduction When a woman gets engaged to be married, you can rest assured she will receive an onslaught of advice – both welcome and unwelcome – from other women who have been there; done that. The same is true during pregnancy. There is absolutely...
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...University Middle Adulthood According to Rathus (2016), Middle Adulthood spans from ages 40 to 65. Although we may mature at different rates, our physical rates can be reversed in some cases with diet and exercise. In this stage, people go through many physical changes such as hearing and hair loss graying of hair, vision changes, and wrinkling of skin just to name a few. Middle-agers are more susceptible to diseases such as cancer, heart disease, hypertension, arthritis, and diabetes. In mid-life there is a decline in vision, many gain weight, and reduce in height. Some men develop sexual dysfunctions while women go through menopause or what is also called the change in life. The menopause transition commonly takes place between 46 and 50 years old. Symptoms vary from person to person and/or region to region. According to a study conducted on menopause in Australia and Japan, the women menopausal symptoms had many differences. Most of the Australians had symptoms of night sweats while the Japanese women reported anxiety and nervousness as their main issues. On the other hand, the regional studies showed a significant increase in depression and hot flashes across the board. Meanwhile, both regions did not show major differences in being excitable, difficulty in concentration, feeling tired or lacking energy.(Anderson, D .J, Yoshizawa, T, Gollshewski S.E, Sara E.A, Fumi.C Mary D;2004) Although this may be true studying middle age adults, it is found to be many physical, and...
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...Yoga as a Therapy for Menopausal Symptoms For some women, perimenopause is not an easy, smooth transition. Yoga is a regulator of the sympathetic system, respiratory system and the cardiovascular system. Combined with meditation, it is a form of exercise that has the potential to alleviate symptoms in women navigating the climacteric. In my review of literature, this essay will compare information from studies relating to the effectiveness of yoga and mind-body techniques in treating the symptoms associated with menopause. The midwife can offer yoga therapy to women who do not desire hormone therapy and would like to explore a non-allopathic alternative to treat her perimenopausal symptoms. Yoga is moving meditation, the union of mind and body. The word Yoga comes from the Sanskrit word "Yuj" meaning to unite. This means integrating all aspects of the woman- body, mind and spirit. The goals of yoga therapy are to improve the physical body, expand and relax the mind, and achieve a balanced life experience. The study of yoga and mind-body complementary and alternative medicine {CAM} is a fairly recent endeavor in the United States (Bond, 2007). The use of CAM, specifically by women, is on the rise in the United States (Schuiling, 2013). Complementary and alternative medicine {including yoga} in some midwifery communities is an essential part of midwifery practice, and in others, it is utilized only as a personal healthcare or lifestyle choice. It may be applied...
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