Module 14 - Menopause & Peri-menopause Flashcards
What is menopause and when does it occur?
A natural decline in reproductive hormones when a woman reaches her 40s or 50s.
Menopause is signalled by 12 months since last menstruation.
What is peri-menopause?
Perimenopause means “around menopause” and refers to the time during which your body makes the natural transition to menopause, marking the end of the reproductive years
How long can peri-menopause last?
1 - 7 years
What are 9 symptoms of menopause?
- Changes in mood and irritability
- Decreased melatonin production → , sleep disruption
- Hot flashes
- Loss of elasticity and thinning of the skin
- Loss of menstruation and ovulation
- Decreased bone density
- Body fat redistribution
- Decreased muscle mass
- Impaired glucose metabolism
What is HRT?
Hormone replacement therapy is a form of hormone therapy used to treat symptoms associated with female menopause due to a decrease in estrogen.
Why is it recommended to lift heavy during menopause?
Heavy load stimulates satellite cells to preserve muscle mass and stimulate Type II muscle fibers. It also decreases intramuscular fat deposits.
What 3 kinds of training is beneficial during menopause?
Weight lifting, HIIT, and balance work
