What Long-Term Health Problems Are Associated With Menopause?
The loss of estrogen associated with menopause has been linked to a number of health problems that become more common as women age. After menopause, women are more likely to suffer from: • Osteoporosis. • Heart disease. • Poor bladder and bowel function. • Poor brain function (increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease). • Poor skin elasticity (increased wrinkling). • Poor muscle power and tone. • Some deterioration in vision, such as from cataracts (clouding of the lens of the eye) and macular degeneration (breakdown of the tiny spot in the center of the retina that is the center of vision). There are a number of treatments to consider that can reduce the risks associated with menopause.
