Middle Adulthood Flashcards
1
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Key physical changes
A
- hair can turn grey
- wrinkles
- menopause ( hair loss, itchy, fatigue, low self esteem, feel no longer desirable)
- loss of skin elasticity
- loss of muscle tone and strength
2
Q
What is menopause ?
A
The menopause is when a woman stops having periods and is no longer able to get pregnant naturally
3
Q
Symptoms of the menopause
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- hot flushes
- night sweats
- vaginal dryness and discomfort during sex
- difficulty sleeping
- low mood or anxiety
- libido
- problems with memory and concentration