Menopauseis a universal part of aging for people who menstruate.
During menopause, the body produces less of the hormoneestrogen.
A person’s menstrual cycle fluctuates and then stops, and other changes and symptoms will occur.
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There may be other connections between MS and menopause as well.
MS Relief After Menopause
There’s some potentially good news for women with MS. For some women with MS, hot flashes may intensify or trigger MS symptoms.
On the other hand, you may feel you have fewer relapses.
They can evaluate your MS symptoms and determine if a change in treatment is necessary.
They can counsel you on the benefits and risks of treatment for menopausal symptoms.
There is no particular number of hot flashes that women should expect during menopause.
Not every woman will have these symptomsthe menopausal experience varies widely from individual to individual.
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