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Menopause is the time in a woman's life when her period stops. It is a normal change in a woman's body. A woman has reached menopause when she has not had a period for 12 months in a row (and there are no other causes, such as pregnancy or illness, for this change). Menopause is sometimes called, "the change of life." Leading up to menopause, a woman’s body slowly makes less and less of the hormones estrogen and progesterone. This change often happens between the ages of 45 and 55 years old.

Just before menopause (perimenopause), a woman may have symptoms from hormonal imbalances. Many women wonder if these changes are normal, and many are confused about how to treat their symptoms. They may benefit from consulting with their physicians and getting proper medical advice.

What are the symptoms of menopause?

Menopause affects every woman differently. Stopping menstruation might be the only event. There may be other symptoms from hormonal imbalance. Common symptoms of menopause include:

•Change in pattern of periods (can be shorter or longer, lighter or heavier, more or less time between periods)

•Hot flashes (sometimes called hot flushes), night sweats (sometimes followed by a chill)

•Trouble sleeping through the night (with or without night sweats)

•Vaginal dryness

•Mood swings, feeling crabby, crying spells (probably because of lack of sleep)

•Trouble focusing, feeling mixed-up or confused

•Hair loss or thinning on your head, more hair growth on your face

In summary, menopause can cause deficiency of Growth Hormone, Melatonin, DHEA, Estrogen, Vitamin D3, and Thyroid Hormone. At the same time, there can be excess production of Aldosterone and Cortisol.

A physician can check all of these hormone levels, and vitamin D level, and should be able to recommend appropriate hormone replacement for optimizing fat loss and promoting longevity.