grey hair, body shape may change with an increase in or loss of weight, women are no longer fertile as menstruation ends, loss of height
Name 4 signs of ageing
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oestrogen plays the most vital role in female sexuality and regulates ovulation.
What is the role of oestrogen?
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progesterone is necessary for the implantation of fertilised eggs in the uterus, the maintenance of pregnancy and sexual health.
What is the role of progesterone?
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menopause is a natural physiological change experienced by women during the middle adult life stage. It happens over several years with the gradual ending of menstruation.
What is menopause?
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the ovaries stop producing eggs, reduction in oestrogen, moodswings, impacts libido
What are the symptoms of menopause?
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affects the brain, mood swings, night sweats, affect skin and nails.
What is theeffect of reduction in oestrogen?
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What is the role of oestrogen?
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oestrogen plays the most vital role in female sexuality and regulates ovulation.
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