What is menopause?

Over the course of life, the number of eggs in the ovaries decreases. The eggs are not reproduced. When menopause occurs, there are only a few thousand eggs left in the ovary, all of which are no longer capable of development. The ovaries stop functioning and the production of sex hormones such as estrogen and progesterone decreases. Menopause (climacteric) refers to the entire period from perimenopause (the time before menstruation stops, when the hormonal changes begin), through menopause (the time of the very last menstrual period), to postmenopause, i.e. the time after menopause.
Menopause is often associated with a variety of symptoms:
Sleep disorders, concentration problems, anxiety attacks, hot flashes, sweats, decreased libido, vaginal dryness, incontinence, urinary tract infections and joint and muscle pain. All of these symptoms are combined with the decreasing concentration of estrogens and progesterone.

What symptoms indicate a lack of estrogen and progesterone?

The combination of low estrogen and progesterone levels occurs particularly during menopause. In this phase of life, this deficiency is physiological, but is still accompanied by classic symptoms. Estrogen receptors are found in a variety of tissue types, u.a. in the skin cells. External symptoms of an estrogen deficiency can include dry skin or premature aging of the skin with the formation of wrinkles and loss of skin elasticity. If there is a lack of estrogen, problems can also occur in the hair and nails, such as thin hair, hair loss, brittle nails, etc. Other symptoms of estrogen deficiency are u.a. Missed period or ovulation, irregular cycle, vaginal dryness, vaginal infections or urinary tract infections. During menopause, hot flashes, sleep disorders or weight gain are common symptoms of ostrogenmangels.Die The most important task of progesterone in the monthly cycle is the structure and development of the uterine lining so that a fertilized egg can implant and survive. In addition, progesterone calms the tissue so that uterine contractions decrease, the egg is not rejected and the pregnancy is maintained. One of the most noticeable signs of progesterone deficiency is an unfulfilled desire to have children. Progesterone also has a calming effect on other organs and is considered an anti-anxiety agent. Symptoms of a progesterone deficiency can therefore include sleep disorders, difficulty concentrating or mood swings. Since progesterone deficiency is often accompanied by estrogen dominance, classic PMS symptoms can also occur. During menopause, the lack of estrogen and progesterone is responsible for classic symptoms such as hot flashes, mood swings, insomnia, unwanted weight gain, nervousness, anxiety, risk of osteoporosis, vaginal dryness, dry skin and dry mucous membranes.