Middle Adulthood (what Happens)

Question 1

When does menopause usually take place

Answer 1

45-55 years

Question 2

What happens at middle adulthood

Answer 2

Menopause

Ageing process

Question 3

Meaning of menopause

Answer 3

between 45 and 55 years of age fertility reduces then comes to an end in a process called the menopause . It can take several years to complete

Question 4

What does menopause involve

Answer 4

This involves:
- no more periods
- hot flushes night sweats
- less oestrogen and progesterone
- lower sexual interest
- possible osteoporosis

Question 5

Effects of ageing process

Answer 5

increased weight
- skin loses elasticity (wrinkly)
- grey loss
- hair loss

Question 6

Meaning of middle age spread

Answer 6

Is the weight that accumulate around the abdomen as individuals get older, often as a result of consuming the same amount of food but being less active