{"id":2111,"date":"2025-09-09T11:48:08","date_gmt":"2025-09-09T11:48:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.obesitycontrol.com.tr\/treatments\/menopoz\/"},"modified":"2025-10-01T11:44:04","modified_gmt":"2025-10-01T11:44:04","slug":"menopause","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.obesitycontrol.com.tr\/en\/treatments\/menopause\/","title":{"rendered":"Menopause"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"2111\" class=\"elementor elementor-2111 elementor-671\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-38c1959 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"38c1959\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9e17428 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"9e17428\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#1\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-link\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M326.612 185.391c59.747 59.809 58.927 155.698.36 214.59-.11.12-.24.25-.36.37l-67.2 67.2c-59.27 59.27-155.699 59.262-214.96 0-59.27-59.26-59.27-155.7 0-214.96l37.106-37.106c9.84-9.84 26.786-3.3 27.294 10.606.648 17.722 3.826 35.527 9.69 52.721 1.986 5.822.567 12.262-3.783 16.612l-13.087 13.087c-28.026 28.026-28.905 73.66-1.155 101.96 28.024 28.579 74.086 28.749 102.325.51l67.2-67.19c28.191-28.191 28.073-73.757 0-101.83-3.701-3.694-7.429-6.564-10.341-8.569a16.037 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class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#2\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-link\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M326.612 185.391c59.747 59.809 58.927 155.698.36 214.59-.11.12-.24.25-.36.37l-67.2 67.2c-59.27 59.27-155.699 59.262-214.96 0-59.27-59.26-59.27-155.7 0-214.96l37.106-37.106c9.84-9.84 26.786-3.3 27.294 10.606.648 17.722 3.826 35.527 9.69 52.721 1.986 5.822.567 12.262-3.783 16.612l-13.087 13.087c-28.026 28.026-28.905 73.66-1.155 101.96 28.024 28.579 74.086 28.749 102.325.51l67.2-67.19c28.191-28.191 28.073-73.757 0-101.83-3.701-3.694-7.429-6.564-10.341-8.569a16.037 16.037 0 0 1-6.947-12.606c-.396-10.567 3.348-21.456 11.698-29.806l21.054-21.055c5.521-5.521 14.182-6.199 20.584-1.731a152.482 152.482 0 0 1 20.522 17.197zM467.547 44.449c-59.261-59.262-155.69-59.27-214.96 0l-67.2 67.2c-.12.12-.25.25-.36.37-58.566 58.892-59.387 154.781.36 214.59a152.454 152.454 0 0 0 20.521 17.196c6.402 4.468 15.064 3.789 20.584-1.731l21.054-21.055c8.35-8.35 12.094-19.239 11.698-29.806a16.037 16.037 0 0 0-6.947-12.606c-2.912-2.005-6.64-4.875-10.341-8.569-28.073-28.073-28.191-73.639 0-101.83l67.2-67.19c28.239-28.239 74.3-28.069 102.325.51 27.75 28.3 26.872 73.934-1.155 101.96l-13.087 13.087c-4.35 4.35-5.769 10.79-3.783 16.612 5.864 17.194 9.042 34.999 9.69 52.721.509 13.906 17.454 20.446 27.294 10.606l37.106-37.106c59.271-59.259 59.271-155.699.001-214.959z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">What Are the Symptoms of Menopause?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#3\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-link\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M326.612 185.391c59.747 59.809 58.927 155.698.36 214.59-.11.12-.24.25-.36.37l-67.2 67.2c-59.27 59.27-155.699 59.262-214.96 0-59.27-59.26-59.27-155.7 0-214.96l37.106-37.106c9.84-9.84 26.786-3.3 27.294 10.606.648 17.722 3.826 35.527 9.69 52.721 1.986 5.822.567 12.262-3.783 16.612l-13.087 13.087c-28.026 28.026-28.905 73.66-1.155 101.96 28.024 28.579 74.086 28.749 102.325.51l67.2-67.19c28.191-28.191 28.073-73.757 0-101.83-3.701-3.694-7.429-6.564-10.341-8.569a16.037 16.037 0 0 1-6.947-12.606c-.396-10.567 3.348-21.456 11.698-29.806l21.054-21.055c5.521-5.521 14.182-6.199 20.584-1.731a152.482 152.482 0 0 1 20.522 17.197zM467.547 44.449c-59.261-59.262-155.69-59.27-214.96 0l-67.2 67.2c-.12.12-.25.25-.36.37-58.566 58.892-59.387 154.781.36 214.59a152.454 152.454 0 0 0 20.521 17.196c6.402 4.468 15.064 3.789 20.584-1.731l21.054-21.055c8.35-8.35 12.094-19.239 11.698-29.806a16.037 16.037 0 0 0-6.947-12.606c-2.912-2.005-6.64-4.875-10.341-8.569-28.073-28.073-28.191-73.639 0-101.83l67.2-67.19c28.239-28.239 74.3-28.069 102.325.51 27.75 28.3 26.872 73.934-1.155 101.96l-13.087 13.087c-4.35 4.35-5.769 10.79-3.783 16.612 5.864 17.194 9.042 34.999 9.69 52.721.509 13.906 17.454 20.446 27.294 10.606l37.106-37.106c59.271-59.259 59.271-155.699.001-214.959z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">What Are the Phases of Menopause?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#4\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-link\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M326.612 185.391c59.747 59.809 58.927 155.698.36 214.59-.11.12-.24.25-.36.37l-67.2 67.2c-59.27 59.27-155.699 59.262-214.96 0-59.27-59.26-59.27-155.7 0-214.96l37.106-37.106c9.84-9.84 26.786-3.3 27.294 10.606.648 17.722 3.826 35.527 9.69 52.721 1.986 5.822.567 12.262-3.783 16.612l-13.087 13.087c-28.026 28.026-28.905 73.66-1.155 101.96 28.024 28.579 74.086 28.749 102.325.51l67.2-67.19c28.191-28.191 28.073-73.757 0-101.83-3.701-3.694-7.429-6.564-10.341-8.569a16.037 16.037 0 0 1-6.947-12.606c-.396-10.567 3.348-21.456 11.698-29.806l21.054-21.055c5.521-5.521 14.182-6.199 20.584-1.731a152.482 152.482 0 0 1 20.522 17.197zM467.547 44.449c-59.261-59.262-155.69-59.27-214.96 0l-67.2 67.2c-.12.12-.25.25-.36.37-58.566 58.892-59.387 154.781.36 214.59a152.454 152.454 0 0 0 20.521 17.196c6.402 4.468 15.064 3.789 20.584-1.731l21.054-21.055c8.35-8.35 12.094-19.239 11.698-29.806a16.037 16.037 0 0 0-6.947-12.606c-2.912-2.005-6.64-4.875-10.341-8.569-28.073-28.073-28.191-73.639 0-101.83l67.2-67.19c28.239-28.239 74.3-28.069 102.325.51 27.75 28.3 26.872 73.934-1.155 101.96l-13.087 13.087c-4.35 4.35-5.769 10.79-3.783 16.612 5.864 17.194 9.042 34.999 9.69 52.721.509 13.906 17.454 20.446 27.294 10.606l37.106-37.106c59.271-59.259 59.271-155.699.001-214.959z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">How is Menopause Diagnosed?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#5\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-link\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M326.612 185.391c59.747 59.809 58.927 155.698.36 214.59-.11.12-.24.25-.36.37l-67.2 67.2c-59.27 59.27-155.699 59.262-214.96 0-59.27-59.26-59.27-155.7 0-214.96l37.106-37.106c9.84-9.84 26.786-3.3 27.294 10.606.648 17.722 3.826 35.527 9.69 52.721 1.986 5.822.567 12.262-3.783 16.612l-13.087 13.087c-28.026 28.026-28.905 73.66-1.155 101.96 28.024 28.579 74.086 28.749 102.325.51l67.2-67.19c28.191-28.191 28.073-73.757 0-101.83-3.701-3.694-7.429-6.564-10.341-8.569a16.037 16.037 0 0 1-6.947-12.606c-.396-10.567 3.348-21.456 11.698-29.806l21.054-21.055c5.521-5.521 14.182-6.199 20.584-1.731a152.482 152.482 0 0 1 20.522 17.197zM467.547 44.449c-59.261-59.262-155.69-59.27-214.96 0l-67.2 67.2c-.12.12-.25.25-.36.37-58.566 58.892-59.387 154.781.36 214.59a152.454 152.454 0 0 0 20.521 17.196c6.402 4.468 15.064 3.789 20.584-1.731l21.054-21.055c8.35-8.35 12.094-19.239 11.698-29.806a16.037 16.037 0 0 0-6.947-12.606c-2.912-2.005-6.64-4.875-10.341-8.569-28.073-28.073-28.191-73.639 0-101.83l67.2-67.19c28.239-28.239 74.3-28.069 102.325.51 27.75 28.3 26.872 73.934-1.155 101.96l-13.087 13.087c-4.35 4.35-5.769 10.79-3.783 16.612 5.864 17.194 9.042 34.999 9.69 52.721.509 13.906 17.454 20.446 27.294 10.606l37.106-37.106c59.271-59.259 59.271-155.699.001-214.959z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Are There Treatment Methods for Menopause?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#6\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-check\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cec4252 elementor-mobile-align-justify elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"cec4252\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dpopup%3Aopen%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTM1NiwidG9nZ2xlIjpmYWxzZX0%3D\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">GET INFORMATION<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-560fa82a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"560fa82a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1cc2a10b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1cc2a10b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a33b84e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3a33b84e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"1\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is Menopause?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-328d6528 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"328d6528\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The menopause is a natural biological process marking the end of a woman&#8217;s reproductive years. The term &#8220;menopause&#8221; refers to the last menstrual period of a woman whose uterus has not been removed and who is not taking hormones. The transition process to this phase and the period immediately following it are called perimenopause. In the true sense, menopause is only retrospectively confirmed when 12 months have passed since the last menstrual bleeding. The postmenopause begins after this 12-month period.<\/p>\n<p>The word &#8220;menopause,&#8221; similar to &#8220;puberty,&#8221; can refer both to the period of changing ovarian function and often to the time after the climacteric. Likewise, the term &#8220;climacteric&#8221; is also used to describe this transition process.<\/p>\n<p>Women generally enter menopause at an average age of 45-55 years. However, about 1% of women may experience menopause before the age of 40 (early menopause), and even one in a thousand before the age of 30. The onset of menopause before the age of 40 is defined as premature ovarian insufficiency. Chronic diseases such as smoking and diabetes can cause menopause to start about two years earlier. Furthermore, a genetic predisposition can lead to similarities in the age of menopause between mothers and daughters.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-54bd7726 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"54bd7726\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-39ab424b gallery-spacing-custom elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-gallery\" data-id=\"39ab424b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-gallery.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-gallery\">\n\t\t\t<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-2111 gallery-columns-1 gallery-size-full'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"39ab424b\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Menopoz\" data-elementor-lightbox-description=\"Menopoz\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MjExMiwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6XC9cL3d3dy5vYmVzaXR5Y29udHJvbC5jb20udHJcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjVcLzA5XC9NZW5vcG96LnBuZyIsInNsaWRlc2hvdyI6IjM5YWI0MjRiIn0%3D\" href='https:\/\/www.obesitycontrol.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Menopoz.png'><img fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.obesitycontrol.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Menopoz.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Menopoz\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.obesitycontrol.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Menopoz.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.obesitycontrol.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Menopoz-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.obesitycontrol.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Menopoz-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.obesitycontrol.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Menopoz-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\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<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-27b11a91 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"27b11a91\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9db6cec elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9db6cec\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"2\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Are the Symptoms of Menopause?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-185d8575 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"185d8575\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>During menopause, about 80% of women experience various symptoms. These symptoms can vary from person to person and differ in their intensity. The most common symptoms are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Hot Flashes and Sweating:<\/strong> These are sudden sensations of heat and sweating attacks that can intensify, especially at night. Fluctuations in <strong>estrogen<\/strong> levels are thought to cause this condition. They usually occur in the first five years of <strong>menopause<\/strong> but can last longer than ten years.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sleep Disorders:<\/strong> Difficulty falling asleep, waking up due to night sweats, or a general decrease in sleep quality are common. Sleep apnea and restless legs syndrome can also occur. Treating vasomotor symptoms can reduce sleep disorders, but this may not resolve all sleep problems, as other causes of sleep disturbance, such as anxiety and depression, can also be present during <strong>menopause<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dryness of Mucous Membranes:<\/strong> Vaginal dryness can cause pain during sexual intercourse. Dry eyes and mouth can also occur. This is observed in 50% of cases.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bone Loss:<\/strong> Begins in the <strong>perimenopause<\/strong>. The annual loss of <strong>bone mineral density<\/strong> is highest in the year before and two years after the last menstruation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cardiovascular Diseases:<\/strong> After menopause, the risk of cardiovascular diseases increases. This is partly attributed to estrogen deficiency and partly to changes in cardiovascular risk factors, such as the lipid profile, during the perimenopause.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Anxiety, Irritability, and Depression:<\/strong> Hormonal changes can affect emotional state and lead to anxiety, irritability, or depressive feelings.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dry Skin:<\/strong> The decrease in <strong>estrogen<\/strong> can lead to dry skin and loss of elasticity.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fatigue and Weakness:<\/strong> A common symptom, whose cause can be multifactorial.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Headaches:<\/strong> Hormonal fluctuations can trigger headaches.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Decreased Libido:<\/strong> A decrease in sexual desire can be observed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These symptoms can begin a few years before menopause and last up to 13 years. Women who experience their first hot flashes during menstruation can have longer-lasting symptoms (an average of 11.8 years) than those whose symptoms begin only after menopause (an average of 3-4 years).<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f39db82 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f39db82\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aacbad3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"aacbad3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"3\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Are the Phases of Menopause?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2be996e elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2be996e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The World Health Organization (WHO) divides the menopausal process into three basic phases to better understand and classify the physiological changes women experience: premenopause, menopause, and postmenopause. These phases are characterized by changes in hormonal activities and the associated symptoms. The median duration of the transition to menopause is approximately 4 years.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Premenopause (Pre-Menopausal Period):<\/strong> <strong>Premenopause<\/strong> covers the variable period in which the first signs of <strong>menopause<\/strong> appear and which lasts until <strong>menopause<\/strong>. In this phase, follicular activity in the ovaries begins to slow down. This slowdown leads to fluctuations and a gradual decrease in the production of the main female hormones, <strong>estrogen<\/strong> and progesterone. The most noticeable result is irregular menstruation. The duration, frequency, and intensity of menstrual bleeding can change. <strong>Premenopause<\/strong> varies from person to person and can last from a few months to several years. During this time, some typical symptoms of <strong>menopause<\/strong> (e.g., mild hot flashes, sleep disorders) can also begin to manifest.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Menopause:<\/strong> Menopause refers to the time of the last menstrual bleeding. In clinical practice, however, a woman must not have had a period for 12 consecutive months to be truly classified as being in menopause. At the end of this 12-month period, the last menstrual bleeding is retrospectively defined as &#8220;menopause.&#8221; Menopause is a turning point where the reproductive functions of the ovaries permanently cease, and estrogen production significantly decreases.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Postmenopause (Post-Menopausal Period):<\/strong> Postmenopause covers a long period that begins with menopause and extends into a woman&#8217;s later life. According to the WHO classification, this period generally refers to the 6 to 8 years after menopause. In postmenopause, the ovaries no longer produce significant estrogen, and the body tries to adapt to these low hormone levels. The acute symptoms of menopause (such as hot flashes) may subside over time, but long-term health risks due to estrogen deficiency (e.g., osteoporosis, cardiovascular diseases) can persist. Therefore, healthy lifestyle choices and regular health checks are of great importance in postmenopause.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d0594af e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d0594af\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-94b0f47 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"94b0f47\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"4\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How is Menopause Diagnosed?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9e1481b elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9e1481b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The diagnosis of menopause is generally based on the patient&#8217;s medical history and clinical symptoms. Uzm. Dr. Burcu Meryem Atak San\u00e7m\u0131\u015f, a specialist in endocrinology, carefully evaluates many factors in this process, from changes in the menstrual cycle to hormonal symptoms. Although there is no specific &#8220;menopause test,&#8221; the diagnostic process can be supported by laboratory tests, such as hormone level determinations, if necessary. Our doctor adopts an individual approach for each patient and manages the process with a scientific and human balance.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Assessment of the Menstrual Cycle:<\/strong> The most important diagnostic criterion is that a woman has not had a menstrual period for 12 consecutive months. Especially if this occurs within the typical <strong>menopausal<\/strong> age range (45-55 years), a <strong>menopause<\/strong> diagnosis can usually be made. Our doctor will inquire about when the menstrual cycle became irregular, its frequency, duration, and intensity.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Clinical Symptoms:<\/strong> The characteristic symptoms of <strong>menopause<\/strong> (<strong>hot flashes<\/strong>, night sweats, sleep problems, vaginal dryness, etc.) provide important supporting clues for the diagnosis. The presence and severity of these symptoms can help in making the diagnosis.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Medical History:<\/strong> Our specialist doctor will evaluate the woman&#8217;s general health status, family history (especially the age of <strong>menopause<\/strong>), medications used, and past medical conditions (e.g., ovarian surgery, chemotherapy). This information can help understand whether <strong>menopause<\/strong> is a natural process or due to another cause.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Physical Examination:<\/strong> A general physical examination is performed. A pelvic examination can be performed to assess vaginal dryness or other <strong>menopausal<\/strong> changes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hormone Tests (if necessary):<\/strong> Outside the typical <strong>menopausal<\/strong> age (e.g., if <strong>early menopause<\/strong> is suspected before age 40) or if the diagnosis is unclear, some hormone tests may be ordered. These tests typically examine the following hormone levels:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>FSH (Follicle-Stimulating Hormone):<\/strong> In <strong>menopause<\/strong>, ovarian function decreases, so <strong>FSH<\/strong> levels typically rise. The brain tries to stimulate the ovaries to produce more hormones.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Estradiol (A Type of Estrogen):<\/strong> In <strong>menopause<\/strong>, <strong>estradiol<\/strong> levels are low because the ovaries produce less <strong>estrogen<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>LH (Luteinizing Hormone):<\/strong> Like <strong>FSH<\/strong>, <strong>LH<\/strong> levels also generally rise in <strong>menopause<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Hormone test results alone are not always sufficient for a menopause diagnosis. Hormone levels can fluctuate during perimenopause. Therefore, test results should be evaluated in conjunction with clinical symptoms and menstrual history.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Other Tests (if necessary):<\/strong> Additional blood tests may be ordered to rule out other medical conditions that could cause symptoms similar to <strong>menopause<\/strong> (e.g., thyroid problems).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In summary, the diagnosis of menopause is generally based on changes in a woman&#8217;s menstrual cycle and her clinical symptoms. Hormone tests play a supportive role, especially in cases of suspected early menopause or an unclear diagnosis.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-10d905a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"10d905a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c14cabc elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c14cabc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"5\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Are There Treatment Methods for Menopause?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e091006 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e091006\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Although menopause is a natural process, there are various treatment and management approaches aimed at alleviating symptoms and improving quality of life:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT):<\/strong> This involves replacing declining hormone levels with medications containing <strong>estrogen<\/strong> and sometimes progesterone. It is particularly effective in relieving symptoms such as <strong>hot flashes<\/strong>, sleep disorders, and vaginal dryness. However, due to potential risks, it should be used under medical supervision and after an individual risk-benefit assessment.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Non-Hormonal Treatments:<\/strong> For <strong>hot flashes<\/strong>, non-hormonal options are available, such as certain antidepressants, epilepsy medications, or blood pressure medications. For vaginal dryness, moisturizers and lubricants can be used.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Use of Bioidentical Hormones:<\/strong> The use of <strong>bioidentical hormones<\/strong> refers to the use of hormones in drug form whose chemical structures are identical to those naturally produced in the human body. These medications, which can be preferred in <strong>Hormone Replacement Therapy<\/strong>, show a similar effect to the body&#8217;s own hormones. Although marketed as &#8220;natural,&#8221; their efficacy and safety must be proven by clinical studies, similar to conventional HRT medications. Their use must be under medical supervision.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lifestyle Changes:<\/strong> A healthy diet, regular exercise, stress management techniques, and sufficient sleep can alleviate the symptoms of <strong>menopause<\/strong> and improve overall health.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sleep Hygiene Counseling:<\/strong> This is a first-line treatment. Cognitive behavioral therapy is the most effective method for treating insomnia in <strong>perimenopausal<\/strong> and <strong>postmenopausal<\/strong> women. Literature data show that melatonin is beneficial for circadian rhythm disorders and reduces sleep onset latency but does not reduce night awakenings. First-line medications include GABA agonists (such as zolpidem), certain benzodiazepines, and dual orexin receptor antagonists.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Prevention and Treatment of Osteoporosis:<\/strong> Since the risk of osteoporosis increases after menopause, adequate intake of calcium and vitamin D, weight-bearing exercises, and, if necessary, medication (bisphosphonates, etc.) are important.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-da7b147 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"da7b147\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6708f5d1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6708f5d1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"6\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5d82c0b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5d82c0b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fd99892 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-tablet__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-toggle\" data-id=\"fd99892\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"toggle.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 id=\"elementor-tab-title-2651\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2651\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">How should women undergoing Hormone Therapy be followed up, and what should be the duration of treatment? <\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2651\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2651\"><p>Women undergoing hormone therapy should generally be evaluated for efficacy and side effects initially within the first 3 months and then every 6-12 months. Hormone therapy started before age 60 has been shown to be safe for at least 5 years.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 id=\"elementor-tab-title-2652\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2652\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">What should be considered when receiving Hormone Replacement Therapy? <\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2652\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2652\"><p>Patients should be informed about the breast cancer risk and advised to undergo age-appropriate breast cancer screenings. In cases of abnormal vaginal bleeding, the endometrium must be examined for hyperplasia and cancer. The risks of systemic combined hormone therapy include thromboembolic disease and breast cancer. The ovarian cancer risk can also increase depending on the duration of treatment. The recommendation of various <strong>menopause<\/strong> guidelines in this regard is an annual evaluation of patients regarding the continuation of treatment and aiming for the shortest possible treatment duration.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 id=\"elementor-tab-title-2653\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2653\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Why do hot flashes occur during menopause? <\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2653\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2653\"><p>The main reason for <strong>hot flashes<\/strong> during <strong>menopause<\/strong> is that declining <strong>estrogen<\/strong> levels affect the function of the hypothalamus, the heat-regulating center in the brain.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 id=\"elementor-tab-title-2654\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2654\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Is there a specific age for menopause? <\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2654\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2654\"><p>There is a specific age range for <strong>menopause<\/strong>. Women generally enter <strong>menopause<\/strong> between 45 and 55 years of age. The average age of <strong>menopause<\/strong> is 51-52 years. However, some women may experience <strong>menopause<\/strong> earlier (<strong>early menopause<\/strong>) or later than this range due to genetic factors, lifestyle, or medical conditions.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 id=\"elementor-tab-title-2655\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2655\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Is there a test for menopause? <\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2655\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2655\">There is no medication that completely eliminates or stops menopause. However, Hormone Replacement Therapy and other medications are available to address the hormonal deficiency caused by menopause and alleviate symptoms such as hot flashes and sleep disorders.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 id=\"elementor-tab-title-2656\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2656\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">What does early menopause mean? <\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2656\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2656\">This is the condition where a woman&#8217;s ovaries lose their function before the age of 40 and the menstrual cycle permanently ends. This condition occurs earlier than the natural aging process, and typical menopause symptoms appear in this age group. For women who enter early menopause, hormone replacement therapy is recommended, unless there is a specific contraindication, to reduce the risk of bone loss, cardiovascular diseases, Metabolic Syndrome, stroke, and dementia. If there is no specific contraindication, hormone therapy should be continued until the natural menopause age (approx. 50 years).<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 id=\"elementor-tab-title-2657\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"7\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2657\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">What does the use of bioidentical medications mean? <\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2657\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"7\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2657\">The use of bioidentical medications refers to the use of hormones in drug form whose chemical structures are identical to those naturally produced in the human body. These medications, which can be preferred in Hormone Replacement Therapy, show a similar effect to the body&#8217;s own hormones.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 id=\"elementor-tab-title-2658\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"8\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2658\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">How should nutrition be during menopause? <\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2658\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"8\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2658\">During menopause, adequate intake of calcium and vitamin D is important to support bone health. Additionally, fiber-rich foods, healthy fats, and sufficient fluid intake help maintain overall health, while avoiding processed foods and excessive caffeine consumption can alleviate symptoms.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 id=\"elementor-tab-title-2659\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"9\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2659\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Is there a medication for menopause? <\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2659\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"9\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2659\">There is no medication that completely eliminates or stops menopause. However, Hormone Replacement Therapy and other medications are available to address the hormonal deficiency caused by menopause and alleviate symptoms such as hot flashes and sleep disorders.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 id=\"elementor-tab-title-26510\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"10\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-26510\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">How do I know if I'm in menopause? <\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-26510\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"10\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-26510\">The most obvious sign of entering menopause is the absence of menstruation for 12 consecutive months. This condition usually occurs along with other typical symptoms of menopause (hot flashes, sleep disorders, etc.)<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 id=\"elementor-tab-title-26511\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"11\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-26511\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Can one get pregnant during menopause? <\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-26511\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"11\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-26511\">Menopause is a time when the ovaries&#8217; ability to produce eggs permanently ends, therefore natural pregnancy is not possible after menopause. 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