early adulthood (week 5)

Question 1

what physically happens in early adulthood?

Answer 1

physical strength peaks, pregnancy and lactation occur, perimenopause, oestrogen levels decrease, ovaries stop producing an egg each month

Question 2

what is lactation?

Answer 2

lactation describes the secretion of milk from the mammary gland

Question 3

peri-menopause

Answer 3

the stage from the beginning of menopausal symptoms to the post-menopause

Question 4

menopause

Answer 4

the last menstrual period

Question 5

post-menopause

Answer 5

the time following the last period, usually defined as more than 12 months with no periods

Question 6

symptoms of menopuase

Answer 6

a reduction in sex hormones
hot flushes/night sweats
insomnia
fatigue
urinating urgency
headaches
arching joints
mood swings
anxiety and panic attacks
poor memory/concentration
irregular periods
loss of sex drive
dryness of vagina