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  Menopause refers to the end of your menstrual cycle. Once you’ve gone 12 months without a period, you’ve reached menopause. The average woman goes through menopause at  51 years old . The time period before menopause is called  perimenopause . Perimenopause symptoms occur for  4 years , on average. However, perimenopause can last anywhere from a few months to 10 years. During this time, the hormones estrogen and  progesterone  are in flux. Your levels will fluctuate from month to month.  These shifts can be erratic, affecting  ovulation  and the rest of your cycle. You may notice anything from irregular or missed periods to different bleeding patterns. Other symptoms of perimenopause include: hot flashes night sweats sleep troubles memory issues difficulty urinating vaginal dryness changes in sexual desire or satisfaction What you can do Consider keeping a journal to track your periods. Include information such as:  when they start how...

  Menopause is the time that marks the end of your menstrual cycles. It's diagnosed after you've gone 12 months without a menstrual period. Menopause can happen in your 40s or 50s, but the average age is 51 in the United States. Menopause is a natural biological process. But the physical symptoms, such as hot flashes, and emotional symptoms of menopause may disrupt your sleep, lower your energy or affect emotional health. There are many effective treatments available, from lifestyle adjustments to hormone therapy. Symptoms In the months or years leading up to menopause (perimenopause), you might experience these signs and symptoms: Irregular periods Vaginal dryness Hot flashes Chills Night sweats Sleep problems Mood changes Weight gain and slowed metabolism Thinning hair and dry skin Loss of breast fullness Signs and symptoms, including changes in menstruation can vary among women. Most likely, you'll experience some irregularity in your periods before they end. Skipping pe...

  5 Reasons the World is Facing a Global Food Crisis Cosmas stared in shock at the baby girl in front of him. Her mother, Anantalia, said Emiliana was six months old. But with her huge eyes and tiny limbs, Emiliana looked the size of a two-month-old. Drought has devastated this rural Tanzanian community’s food supply and left the baby girl severely malnourished. At one time, their village would celebrate as they brought in an abundant harvest. That hasn’t happened for a long time. Unable to find steady work in the dwindling fields, her father couldn’t provide for Emiliana and her twin brother. “I was overwhelmed,” says Cosmas, a staff member at their local child development center, “with how little they were living off.” Our fragile world is facing an impending global food crisis. As extreme weather and drought collide with the impact of the pandemic, war, and rising inflation, an increasing number of people like Emiliana’s family are facing food insecurity. WHAT IS FOOD INSECURITY...

  Population control  After the Republic of China, India is the most populous country in the world. Presently, India is the second-largest populated country in the world that occupies 2.4% of the world’s land area and represents 17.5% of the world’s population. This means that one out of six people on this planet is an Indian. It is estimated by the United Nations that India with 1.3 billion inhabitants would surpass China’s population of 1.4 billion by 2024 to become the world’s most populous country. Population Explosion is considered as a threat and burden on the Earth. What is Population Explosion? Population Explosion refers to the rapid increase in the number of people in an area. It is a situation where the economy of the country cannot cope up with the rapid growth of the population. Furthermore, in simpler words, it is a situation where the economy cannot provide proper facilities to its people.   Evidently, the largest contributing countries to population explos...