Most of us associate menopause with women in their 50s or 60s, but menopause can start as early as in the 30s (premature menopause) or before age 45 (early menopause). There are several causes but, in 50-60% of the cases, the cause is unknown. Early or premature menopause can be caused by factors that damageContinue reading “EARLY MENOPAUSE”
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MENOPAUSE AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS (UTIs)
I experienced my first UTI at age 55, shortly after menopause. Never having had any menopausal symptoms, I was unaware of potential post-menopausal side effects and my OBGYN neglected to address the issue. (There were no “Beware All Who Enter Here” signs or brochures or pamphlets.) My own research provided the following information: Vaginal acidityContinue reading “MENOPAUSE AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS (UTIs)”
The Atrophied Vagina Club 