Unit 1 - middle adulthood physical development

Question 1

effects of menopause

Answer 1

Reduction in sex hormones - irregular menstruation and less likely to conceive.
hormones fluctuating- hot flushes, night sweats, sleep disturbance
reduction in sex hormones- loss of libido, vaginal dryness, discomfort during sex

Question 2

effects of ageing process

Answer 2

-Gain weight because they eat the same amount of food as they were younger but they become less active.
- loss of skin elasticity- saggy skin
- grey hair
- hair thinning
- loss of muscle or strength