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Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Menopause and PeriMenopause
Menopause and PeriMenopause
Menopause is a condition when a woman has not had menstrual periods for 12 months in a row. In medical language, it is known as the permanent termination of the primary functions of the human ovaries. Ovaries produce two types of hormone in a woman’s body namely, oestrogen and progesterone. Ovaries are also responsible for manufacturing and storing eggs. When ovaries stop producing eggs or the two hormones mentioned above, it is considered as the end of the fertile period of a woman’s life. In this phase of life, which on average occurs between the age of 40 to 50 years, a woman cannot get pregnant.
Menopause starts on the day, when a woman gets her final menstrual period, but to determine if that particular flow is final, one has to wait for 12 months. By the time, a woman observes that the 12 month period is over , she has completed a year of post-Menopause.
How can both the term Menopause and Post-Menopause be differentiated?
• In Menopause, a woman has chances of becoming pregnant or getting menstrual periods in the next 12 months.
• In Post-Menopause, there are no chances or probability of getting pregnant or menstrual period as by that time, a woman has already completed 12 months of Menopause.
PeriMenopause is not a medical term per se but often used to understand the different stages associated with the biological changes caused due to Menopause in a woman. The phase is characterised by the irregularity of menstrual periods and increased FSH level. It is a transition time when a woman is inching towards Menopause. This is the time, when a woman actually starts encountering several physical and emotional symptoms such as hot flushes, insomnia, fatigue, migraine, restlessness, and vaginal problems.
Menopause and periMenopause are crucial stages of any woman’s life; hence it is advisable to handle it carefully. The earlier you detect it, the better you deal with it.
Menopause is a condition when a woman has not had menstrual periods for 12 months in a row. In medical language, it is known as the permanent termination of the primary functions of the human ovaries. Ovaries produce two types of hormone in a woman’s body namely, oestrogen and progesterone. Ovaries are also responsible for manufacturing and storing eggs. When ovaries stop producing eggs or the two hormones mentioned above, it is considered as the end of the fertile period of a woman’s life. In this phase of life, which on average occurs between the age of 40 to 50 years, a woman cannot get pregnant.
Menopause starts on the day, when a woman gets her final menstrual period, but to determine if that particular flow is final, one has to wait for 12 months. By the time, a woman observes that the 12 month period is over , she has completed a year of post-Menopause.
How can both the term Menopause and Post-Menopause be differentiated?
• In Menopause, a woman has chances of becoming pregnant or getting menstrual periods in the next 12 months.
• In Post-Menopause, there are no chances or probability of getting pregnant or menstrual period as by that time, a woman has already completed 12 months of Menopause.
PeriMenopause is not a medical term per se but often used to understand the different stages associated with the biological changes caused due to Menopause in a woman. The phase is characterised by the irregularity of menstrual periods and increased FSH level. It is a transition time when a woman is inching towards Menopause. This is the time, when a woman actually starts encountering several physical and emotional symptoms such as hot flushes, insomnia, fatigue, migraine, restlessness, and vaginal problems.
Menopause and periMenopause are crucial stages of any woman’s life; hence it is advisable to handle it carefully. The earlier you detect it, the better you deal with it.
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Benefits of Early Detection of High Blood Sugar Levels
Benefits of Early Detection of High Blood Sugar Levels
High Blood Sugar Level means the increased level of glucose or sugar in blood, which flows in the body. The problem is also known as Hyperglycemia. Glucose is the primary source of energy for humans, but it should be in the proper amount. If the amount of glucose in blood is higher or lower than the normal, it can cause several problems to a healthy person.
In the human body, the hormone insulin is responsible for lowering the amount of glucose in blood, if it increases all of sudden. When the body is not able to produce enough insulin or cells are not able to respond to available insulin in the body, it causes Diabetes. A person suffering with Diabetes has maximum chances to fall prey to High Blood Sugar problems. The excessive amount of Carbohydrates, Stress, Lack of Physical Exercise, Infection, or consumption of other medicine can cause High Blood Sugar quickly in Diabetes patients.
Benefits of Early Detection
If Hyperglycemia is detected early, one can start the specific treatment and avert further life threatening complications.
Some of the symptoms of high Blood Sugar are:
• Dry mouth
• Frequent urination
• Blurry vision,
• Weight loss,
• Increased appetite,
• Thirst,
• Urination during the night,
• Fatigue or drowsiness, etc
High Blood Sugar comes with several health problems and hence, it is necessary to detect the disease on time and start the medications as soon as possible. Some of the other serious diseases include:
• Increasing Blood Sugar may invite heart problems. Many patients suffering with High Blood Sugar have been reported to be died from heart diseases.
• The problem of dehydration has also been reported during Hyperglycemia
• Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic Nonketotic Syndrome (HHNS) is one of the most deadly diseases, which is especially seen in elderly patients. It occurs due to infection and people with high Blood Sugar are most prone to this problem. The disease can cause coma and death.
• Impaired kidney function
According a recent report published on some of the health portals, elevated Blood Sugar levels can damage patients’ eyes that can even lead the patients to permanent blindness. High Blood Sugar level may not be a serious problem but it can cause other very serious complications as mentioned above.
High Blood Sugar Level means the increased level of glucose or sugar in blood, which flows in the body. The problem is also known as Hyperglycemia. Glucose is the primary source of energy for humans, but it should be in the proper amount. If the amount of glucose in blood is higher or lower than the normal, it can cause several problems to a healthy person.
In the human body, the hormone insulin is responsible for lowering the amount of glucose in blood, if it increases all of sudden. When the body is not able to produce enough insulin or cells are not able to respond to available insulin in the body, it causes Diabetes. A person suffering with Diabetes has maximum chances to fall prey to High Blood Sugar problems. The excessive amount of Carbohydrates, Stress, Lack of Physical Exercise, Infection, or consumption of other medicine can cause High Blood Sugar quickly in Diabetes patients.
Benefits of Early Detection
If Hyperglycemia is detected early, one can start the specific treatment and avert further life threatening complications.
Some of the symptoms of high Blood Sugar are:
• Dry mouth
• Frequent urination
• Blurry vision,
• Weight loss,
• Increased appetite,
• Thirst,
• Urination during the night,
• Fatigue or drowsiness, etc
High Blood Sugar comes with several health problems and hence, it is necessary to detect the disease on time and start the medications as soon as possible. Some of the other serious diseases include:
• Increasing Blood Sugar may invite heart problems. Many patients suffering with High Blood Sugar have been reported to be died from heart diseases.
• The problem of dehydration has also been reported during Hyperglycemia
• Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic Nonketotic Syndrome (HHNS) is one of the most deadly diseases, which is especially seen in elderly patients. It occurs due to infection and people with high Blood Sugar are most prone to this problem. The disease can cause coma and death.
• Impaired kidney function
According a recent report published on some of the health portals, elevated Blood Sugar levels can damage patients’ eyes that can even lead the patients to permanent blindness. High Blood Sugar level may not be a serious problem but it can cause other very serious complications as mentioned above.
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