Menopause is a period of life, just like infancy, adolescence and sexual maturity. During menopause, the number of follicles in the ovaries decreases and estrogen production decreases accordingly. Over time, estrogen production stops and the ovaries shrink. As a result, the menstrual cycle is interrupted and the ability to reproduce is lost. The word menopause is derived from the Greek words mens (month) and pause (to stop). The World Health Organization defines menopause as the permanent cessation of the menstrual cycle as a result of the ovaries losing their activity. Also, menopause is defined retrospectively as the cessation of spontaneous menses for 12 months. The age of menopause is 45-55 years worldwide. Its onset marks the end of the reproductive life cycle, and its impact can be both short and long term. Menopause is a significant event that can affect women’s daily lives. Along with hormonal fluctuations during menopause; in addition to cardiovascular, genitourinary and vasomotor changes in the female body; there are some changes in the musculoskeletal system, gastrointestinal system, respiratory system and breast, and an increase in gyneco-oncological conditions is observed.
Menopause is an important period in a woman’s life, and this book; It includes comprehensive information about management during menopause, osteoporosis, cardiovascular diseases, genitourinary system diseases and pelvic organ prolapse, gynecological oncology, vasomotor symptoms, gastrointestinal system diseases, breast diseases, respiratory system and musculoskeletal system.