Page 29 - Dainfern Precinct Living issue 9 2022

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Health & Wellness

Dr Tahira Hassim

Menopause is a big

change of life. Take care

of yourself by getting

more sleep, exercising

regularly, and using

stress-control methods

to even out your mood

swings.

BY DR TAHIRA HA S SIM

enopause signals the end
of a woman’s reproductive
years. This normally occurs
Mbetween the ages of 45
and 55, though it can be experienced
by women in their 30s or even in
their 60s. Women who have not
had their period for 12 consecutive
months are generally considered to
be in menopause, which is when the
ovaries stop producing the hormones
oestrogen and progesterone.

Dr Taheera Hassim, an obstetrician
and gynaecologist practising at
Netcare Sunninghill Hospital, notes
that menopause is a natural phase
that needs to be supported by
healthy habits, which can only stand
Photo by Antonika Chanel “The effects of changing hormonal
to benefit women as they grow older.

levels in the body are not insignificant
and women should be aware of
accompanying symptoms, such

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