{"id":10754,"date":"2025-11-10T05:29:25","date_gmt":"2025-11-10T04:29:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wc-shop.mycovital.de\/everyday-heroes\/menopause\/"},"modified":"2026-05-27T14:45:59","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T12:45:59","slug":"menopause","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wc-shop.mycovital.de\/en\/menopause\/","title":{"rendered":"Menopause"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Menopause \u2013 A natural transition in a woman's life<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Menopause, also known as the climacteric<\/strong>, is a natural phase in every woman’s life. It marks the end of the fertile years and spans a period of several years. While some women notice hardly any changes, others feel significant physical and emotional adjustments. How intensely these are felt varies individually and can also be guided by family experiences. <\/p>

Around 20% of women perceive menopause as not very challenging, while 40% experience it as a phase of adjustment and 30% notice more intense changes. In addition to hormonal shifts, external factors also play a role, such as changes in the private or professional environment. This transition is not just a hormonal change, but also a realignment of one’s own body awareness and self-image. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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What happens during menopause?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Menopause occurs in several phases that prepare the body for the time after fertility.
During this time, hormone levels change gradually.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Premenopause
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The first signs appear through changes in the cycle. The progesterone level gradually decreases<\/strong>, which can lead to irregularities. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Perimenopause
(approx. 45\u201355 years)<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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This phase lasts several years and is the most intense phase of hormonal adjustment<\/strong>. Estrogen levels fluctuate significantly before eventually decreasing. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Menopause
(approx. 50\u201352 years)<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The last spontaneous menstrual period marks the end of the fertile years<\/strong>. Medically, it is referred to as menopause<\/strong> once the period has been absent for one year. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Postmenopause
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Now the hormone balance stabilizes at a lower level<\/strong>. Many women report that their sense of body awareness gradually levels out again. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Why do these changes happen?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The climacteric is initiated by the declining production of sex hormones in the ovaries. This happens gradually over several years to slowly acclimate the body to a new balance. <\/p>

Important changes:
Estrogen levels decrease<\/strong> \u2013 this affects many processes in the body, including skin, bones, and blood vessels.<\/p>

Progesterone levels drop<\/strong> \u2013 this can have an impact on general well-being.<\/p>

FSH & LH increase<\/strong> \u2013 the body tries to compensate for the falling estrogen levels.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Changes during menopause<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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During this transition, various physical and emotional adjustments can occur. Many women report the following experiences: <\/p>

Changes in body temperature<\/strong>
Spontaneous sensations of warmth or sweating occur in some women, especially at night.<\/p>

Changes in the cardiovascular system<\/strong>
The circulation can adapt during the hormonal transition, which manifests differently for each individual.<\/p>

Mood swings and inner restlessness<\/strong>
Emotional fluctuations are not uncommon during this time and can vary depending on personal disposition.<\/p>

Changes in the skin and mucous membranes<\/strong>
Many women notice changes in skin structure or moisture balance.<\/p>

Adjustments to sleep patterns<\/strong>
Some women report that their sleep becomes more restless during this time or that their sleep requirements change.<\/p>

Changes in metabolism<\/strong>
The body readjusts, which can affect weight or the distribution of fatty tissue.<\/p>

Changes in sexual sensation<\/strong>
Many women experience a new perception of their sensuality and intimacy.<\/p>

Ability to concentrate<\/strong>
Some women notice temporary fluctuations in their mental clarity.<\/p>

Physical adjustments<\/strong>
Joints and muscles may feel different during this phase, which can be positively influenced by exercise and a healthy lifestyle.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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What is estrogen dominance?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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One of the first hormonal changes in menopause is the decline in progesterone, while estrogen initially still fluctuates. This can lead to an altered ratio between these hormones. <\/p>

Possible effects of unbalanced hormone levels:<\/strong><\/p>