Early Adulthood

Question 1

Pregnancy and lactation

Answer 1

• women experience physical and emotional changes to prepare for parenthood
• pregnant hormonal changes ( increase in oestrogen ) take place which causes:
  • mood swings
  • sickness
  • change in shape and appearance of breasts ( preparing for milk )

Question 2

What is Pre menopause ?

Answer 2

• when a woman in her 40’s, her oestrogen levels drop
• therefore the ovaries stop producing an egg every month
• this lasts until the menopause

Question 3

Symptoms of pre-menopause

Answer 3

• hot flush/ night sweats
• Breast tenderness
• loss of libido
• fatigue
• irregular/ heavy periods
• mood swings
• trouble sleeping
• weak bladder

This can last over 4 years