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GlossaryMenopause

natural end of menstrual cycles and reproductive years

Menopause, also known as the climacteric or the "change of life," is the natural biological process that marks the end of a woman's menstrual cycles and reproductive years. It is diagnosed after 12 consecutive months without a menstrual period and typically occurs between the ages of 45 and 55. This transition is associated with a decline in the production of hormones such as estrogen and progesterone, leading to symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats, mood changes, and vaginal dryness.

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research The North American Menopause Society Recommendations for Clinical Care of Midlife Women

254 citations , September 2014 in “Menopause”

The NAMS 2014 recommendations guide healthcare providers on treating health issues in midlife women, emphasizing individualized care and informed decision-making.

Skin Aging and Menopause: Implications for Treatment

research Skin Aging and Menopause

180 citations , January 2003 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology”

Menopause can lead to skin and hair problems due to hormonal changes, but hormone replacement therapy might help slow these effects.

research Menopause and aging, quality of life and sexuality

55 citations , January 2007 in “Climacteric”

Menopause and aging can affect women's quality of life and sexuality, but hormone therapies may help alleviate these issues.

research The effect of menopause on the skin and other connective tissues

44 citations , October 2011 in “Gynecological Endocrinology”

Menopause significantly reduces skin collagen, leading to thinner, less elastic skin, and hormone replacement may help but requires careful consideration.

research Hormonal changes in menopause: do they contribute to a ‘midlife hair crisis’ in women?

38 citations , December 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology”

Menopause-related hormonal changes affect hair but are not the only cause of hair changes in middle-aged women.

Skin Academy: Hair, Skin, Hormones and Menopause – Current Status on the Management of Hair Disorders in Menopausal Women

research Skin Academy: Hair, skin, hormones and menopause – current status/knowledge on the management of hair disorders in menopausal women

31 citations , May 2012 in “European Journal of Dermatology”

Menopause affects hair and skin; more research needed for treatment.

research Women's midlife health Reframing menopause

29 citations , May 1998 in “Bulletin of the American College of Nurse-Midwifery”

The document concludes that menopause should be seen as a natural part of aging and managed with personalized care and informed choices.

Changes in Androgen Levels in Menopausal Women

research Changes of androgens levels in menopausal women

26 citations , January 2020 in “Przegląd Menopauzalny”

Menopausal women have higher androgen levels, which can cause symptoms like facial hair growth and low sexual desire.

research Menopause, skin and common dermatoses. Part 2: skin disorders

25 citations , June 2022 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology”

Menopause significantly affects skin health and conditions.

research Bee pollen and honey for the alleviation of hot flushes and other menopausal symptoms in breast cancer patients

24 citations , May 2015 in “Molecular and clinical oncology”

Honey and bee pollen can help reduce menopausal symptoms in breast cancer patients.

Nutrition of Women with Hair Loss During Menopause

research Nutrition of women with hair loss problem during the period of menopause

15 citations , January 2016 in “Przeglad Menopauzalny”

Eating a balanced diet with specific nutrients is important for menopausal women to manage hair loss.

research Skin, hair and beyond: the impact of menopause

14 citations , April 2022 in “Climacteric”

Menopause causes dry skin, wrinkles, and hair changes, with hormone therapy helping but not recommended just for these issues.

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Menopausal Acne – Challenges And Solutions

14 citations , October 2019 in “International Journal of Women's Health”

Menopausal acne is treated with medications and lifestyle changes, but careful choice is needed due to side effects.

research Skin care during the menopause period: noninvasive procedures of beauty studies

11 citations , January 2013 in “Postępy Dermatologii i Alergologii”

The conclusion is that a combination of noninvasive treatments and lifestyle changes can improve skin health during menopause.

research Dermatosis associated with menopause

10 citations , January 2014 in “Journal of Mid-life Health”

Menopause can cause skin issues, and seeing a dermatologist helps.

research Progestogens in menopausal hormone therapy

10 citations , January 2015 in “Przeglad Menopauzalny”

Progestogens are essential in menopausal hormone therapy to prevent uterine cancer and must be chosen carefully based on individual needs.

research Menopause, skin and common dermatoses. Part 4: oral disorders

8 citations , July 2022 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology”

Menopause can cause oral health issues like dry mouth and burning sensations.

research Histological and Gene Expression Analysis of the Effects of Menopause Status and Hormone Therapy on the Vaginal Introitus and Labia Majora

7 citations , January 2019 in “Journal of clinical medicine research”

Menopause causes significant changes in the vaginal introitus, but less so in the labia majora, which may lead to symptoms of vaginal atrophy.

research Free internal lipids in hair from pre‐ and post‐menopausal women

7 citations , March 2005 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science”

Menopause reduces hair quality, but hormone therapy can help improve it.

research Androgens and the Menopause

6 citations , September 1998 in “The Journal of The British Menopause Society”

Testosterone replacement may help postmenopausal women with sexual function and bone density, but suitable treatments are limited.

Menopausal Androgen Excess-Associated Cardio-Metabolic Risk: Clues for Ovarian Leydig Cell Tumor (Case Report and Mini-Review of Literature)

research Menopausal Androgen Excess - Associated Cardio-Metabolic Risk: Clues for Ovarian Leydig Cell Tumour (Case Report and Mini-Review of Literature)

5 citations , January 2017 in “Acta Endocrinologica”

High androgen levels in postmenopausal women may suggest an ovarian tumor, and removing it can improve heart and metabolic health.

research Managing Menopausal Skin Changes: A Narrative Review of Skin Quality Changes, Their Aesthetic Impact, and the Actual Role of Hormone Replacement Therapy in Improvement

4 citations , August 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology”

Hormone replacement therapy can improve menopausal skin quality, but it's not recommended just for skin due to limited evidence.

research RETIRED: Managing Menopause Chapter 8 Sexuality and Menopause

3 citations , September 2014 in “Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology Canada”

Menopause often leads to lower sexual desire and discomfort during sex, but treatment should be personalized and only if it bothers the woman.

research Menopause

3 citations , January 2007 in “Elsevier eBooks”

The document concludes that individualized treatment and lifestyle changes are important for managing menopause symptoms and health risks.

Hormones and Clocks: Do They Disrupt the Locks? Fluctuating Estrogen Levels During Menopausal Transition May Influence Clock Genes and Trigger Chronic Telogen Effluvium

research Hormones and clocks: do they disrupt the locks? Fluctuating estrogen levels during menopausal transition may influence clock genes and trigger chronic telogen effluvium

3 citations , May 2016 in “Dermatology Online Journal”

Changing estrogen levels during menopause might affect genes related to body rhythms and cause increased hair loss.